plate no. 4445

Seated Woman with Yellow Jacket

oilExpressionismportraitfigureportraitchairclothinghatseated

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, capturing light and shadow on a figure, and using expressive brushstrokes to convey form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and chair.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, skin tones, clothing, and chair.
step 03
Start with the background using broad strokes of yellow and ochre.
step 04
Mix and apply the base color for the skin, then add shadows and highlights.
step 05
Paint the yellow jacket, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 06
Add details to the face, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Refine the chair and add any remaining details.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · black

secondary · red · ochre · white

Mix various shades of yellow by adding small amounts of ochre, white, or red. Create skin tones by blending red, yellow, and white, and adding blue or green for shadows.

techniques