plate no. 1000

Portrait of Juanita Obrador

Joan Miro, 1918

oilFauvismportraitportraitfigurestripespatternclothingbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms and using expressive brushstrokes to define shapes. It also encourages experimentation with non-naturalistic color choices for emphasis.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and proportions of the figure and background pattern.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the skin, hair, clothing, and background.
step 03
Define the facial features with simplified shapes and bold outlines.
step 04
Add the black and white stripes to the clothing, paying attention to the curves and variations in width.
step 05
Paint the background pattern, ensuring consistency and spacing.
step 06
Introduce accent colors like the pink on the cheeks and the red flower.
step 07
Refine the outlines and add details to enhance the overall composition.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and visual interest.

color palette

primary · ochre · black · white · gray

secondary · pink · red · blue

Mix ochre with white for the background, and black with white for the stripes. Use a touch of red to create the pink for the cheeks.

techniques

·simplified shapes
·bold outlines
·expressive brushstrokes
·color blocking
·pattern repetition

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the shapes
→Creating muddy colors
→Ignoring the overall composition
→Making the stripes too uniform

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints
·#4 round brush
·#8 flat brush
·palette
·water
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·easel
·medium gloss

Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. A variety of brush sizes will help with both broad strokes and fine details.

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