plate no. 5358

Self-portrait with Pisanka

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)self-portraitportraitlandscapefigureskytreesclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as landscape painting techniques for creating depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the sky and background landscape.
step 03
Begin to refine the figure's features, paying attention to proportions and values.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, adding shadows and highlights to create form.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, including the trees, path, and distant fields.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the egg and any other small elements.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green

Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques