plate no. 9179
Selbstbildnis Mit Sportmütze
Albin Egger-Lienz, 1923
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing with a limited palette, and expressive brushwork to define form and shadow. Students will also learn to simplify complex shapes into basic forms.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the head, hat, and shoulders, paying attention to proportions.
- step 02
Block in the background with a thin layer of yellow ochre, leaving space for the darker areas.
- step 03
Establish the main shadow shapes on the face and hat using a mix of burnt umber and yellow ochre.
- step 04
Begin adding highlights to the face and hat with lighter shades of yellow ochre and titanium white.
- step 05
Define the features of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, using small, precise brushstrokes.
- step 06
Paint the clothing with a mix of burnt umber and black, adding highlights with lighter shades of brown.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and form.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · black
Mix yellow ochre with burnt umber to create various shades of brown for the shadows and clothing. Use titanium white to lighten the yellow ochre for highlights on the face and hat.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·dry brush texture
- ·scumbling
- ·limited palette mixing
- ·expressive brushwork
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the expressive brushstrokes.
- →Not establishing a clear value structure, resulting in a flat painting.
- →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
- →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·black oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas to allow for texture. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.
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