plate no. 5652

Sigmund Freud (versión Nueva

acrylic, charcoal, paperSurrealismportraitportraitfigurefacemanshadowprofile

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice expressive brushstrokes and explore the use of contrasting values to create depth and form. It also encourages experimentation with combining different mediums like charcoal and acrylic.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the face and the abstract form on the left side.
step 02
Apply a thin layer of dark green acrylic paint to the abstract form, varying the pressure to create lighter and darker areas.
step 03
Begin layering charcoal to build up the values on the face, starting with the darkest areas around the eyes and hair.
step 04
Use a blending stump or your finger to soften some of the charcoal lines and create smooth transitions.
step 05
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, using a sharpened charcoal pencil.
step 06
Create the background by smudging charcoal outwards from the head to create a soft, diffused effect.
step 07
Refine the edges of the face and the abstract form, adding highlights and shadows as needed.
step 08
Add the signature and date in the bottom right corner.

color palette

primary · black · white · dark green

secondary · gray

Mix black and white charcoal to achieve various shades of gray. Use a dark green acrylic paint, potentially adding a touch of black to deepen the color.

techniques