plate no. 3507

Portrait of Juliusz Kossak

oilImpressionismportraitportraitmanfiguremustacheclothingbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through color and value variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head and shoulders.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes of green and yellow.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the face with light pink and peach tones.
step 04
Add darker values to define the shadows on the face and neck.
step 05
Paint the details of the eyes, nose, and mouth, paying attention to subtle color variations.
step 06
Render the mustache with careful brushstrokes, capturing its texture and shape.
step 07
Paint the clothing with dark browns and blacks, using visible brushstrokes to create texture.
step 08
Add highlights and final details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · viridian green

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, a touch of red, and a hint of burnt umber. Achieve the green background by mixing viridian green with yellow ochre and white for lighter areas, and adding burnt umber for darker areas.

techniques