plate no. 0165

The Vendor

Albert Huie, 1939

oilPost-Impressionismportraitfigureportraitwomanapronheadscarfproduce

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portrait painting, particularly in capturing skin tones and rendering fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and form using color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions and placement of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and then the figure's clothing.
step 03
Mix and apply the base skin tone, paying attention to the subtle variations in color.
step 04
Develop the facial features, focusing on accurate placement and proportions.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as the collar, apron, and headscarf, using visible brushstrokes to suggest texture.
step 06
Paint the background elements, including the produce and the architectural details.
step 07
Refine the values and colors throughout the painting, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final details and adjust the overall composition as needed.

color palette

primary · ochre · viridian · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones using ochre, burnt umber, and white, with small amounts of red and blue for subtle variations. Achieve the green of the dress by mixing viridian with white and a touch of ochre.

techniques