plate no. 7756

Self-portrait

Feyhaman Duran, 1959

oil, canvasExpressionismself-portraitportraitmanfaceself-portraitclothinghead

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as understanding color temperature and creating depth through layering.

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 head, shoulders, and background.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on skin tones, clothing, and background.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to refine the form and create subtle transitions.
step 05
Pay close attention to the light and shadow on the face to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Add details such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Refine the background and clothing, adding texture and details.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, and small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the darker clothing.

techniques