plate no. 9134

Viggo Johansen

oilImpressionismportraitportraitmanhatbeardprofilefigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and capturing form with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating a likeness and conveying a sense of character.

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 of the head, hat, and shoulders, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of neutral color.
step 03
Establish the darkest values in the hat and coat, and the lightest values on the face.
step 04
Begin layering in skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Define the features of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, with careful attention to detail.
step 06
Add the beard and hair, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the hat and coat, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and realistic portrait.