plate no. 7671

Puunhakkaaja

Sallinen Tyko, 1917

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfiguremanclothingdark backgroundexpressionism

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing mood and expression through color and brushstroke. It also provides practice in creating depth and form using a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of dark and light values using thinned paint.
step 03
Begin to refine the facial features, paying attention to the planes of the face and the placement of shadows.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, using thicker paint and more visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Mix and apply the skin tones, using subtle variations to create form and depth.
step 06
Add highlights to the face and clothing to create contrast and visual interest.
step 07
Refine the background, using loose brushstrokes to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed to create a cohesive and expressive portrait.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, umber, ochre, and a touch of sienna. Dark areas are created by mixing black and umber. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques