plate no. 5968

Retrato de Mario de Andrade

Lasar Segall, 1927

oilExpressionismportraitportraitmanglassestiesuitabstract background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating a semi-abstract background. It also provides practice in rendering textures and patterns in clothing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, clothing, and background.
step 03
Refine the skin tones by layering and blending different shades of pink, brown, and yellow.
step 04
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, paying attention to the subtle variations in value.
step 05
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and wrinkles to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Render the tie with its unique pattern, using a fine brush for detail.
step 07
Complete the background by adding the abstract shapes and colors, ensuring they complement the figure.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Achieve the suit color by mixing umber and blue, adjusting the ratio for lighter and darker shades.

techniques