plate no. 5358

Uomo sulla panchina

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigurebenchtreesbuildingscityscapepark

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's good practice for capturing a mood with a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure, bench, trees, and buildings using light pencil lines.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of burnt umber or raw sienna to the entire canvas as an underpainting.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color: the figure's clothing, the bench, the trees, and the buildings.
step 04
Begin layering darker tones to create shadows and define forms, focusing on the figure and trees.
step 05
Add lighter tones to create highlights and give the painting a sense of depth.
step 06
Use short, visible brushstrokes to add texture to the trees, buildings, and ground.
step 07
Refine the details of the figure's face and clothing, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired mood.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · titanium white · payne's grey

Mix burnt umber and raw sienna for the warm tones of the figure and trees. Use titanium white to lighten these colors and create highlights. Payne's grey can be used to darken shadows and create cool tones.

techniques

·dry brushing
·layering
·scumbling
·limited palette
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the loose, expressive quality.
→Using too many colors and creating a muddy effect.
→Not paying attention to the light and shadow, resulting in a flat, lifeless painting.
→Getting bogged down in details too early.