plate no. 0224

Young Dutch woman

Moise Kisling, 1930

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomanhairfaceeyesfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including proportion and capturing likeness, as well as color mixing for skin tones and hair.

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 and proportions of the face, hair, and background.
step 02
Block in the background with flat layers of blue and dark gray.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tone with a mid-tone mixture and apply it to the face and neck.
step 04
Add shadows and highlights to the face to define the form, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Paint the hair in sections, starting with the darkest areas and adding highlights to create volume and texture.
step 06
Refine the facial features, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add details to the hair, such as individual strands and curls.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and realistic portrait.