Friday Fun
Today we are letting go of all the rules and we are going to have fun and be inspired by Pablo Picasso.
Don’t worry today is about having fun and feeling free. Here is a very brief summary of Picasso.
Pablo Picasso was considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. He is known for pioneering Cubism, alongside Georges Braque, he also invented collage and made major contributions to Symbolism and Surrealism. Picasso constantly reinvented himself radically changing his style. Some of stages of style include Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, and Classical Period.
Alrighty let’s get to it.
Colors:
yellow ochre
lemon yellow
vermilion
purple
cerulean blue
phthalo blue
monastral green
black
white
Supplies:
pencil & eraser
small canvas or canvas paper
cheap acrylic paints & paint brushes
Draw out the face and have fun with it, don’t make it too realistic looking. Remember we are being inspired by Picasso.
Paint the background. I painted the yellow ochre color first and then the black on top. It’s much easier this way.
Paint the hair and clothes. Keep the clothes a muted brown color so the face really stands out in the final painting.
Paint the cool (green & blues) side of the face, roughly blending the two colors. Remember it’s not a perfect gradual blend.
Paint the warm (red & yellows) side of the face, again roughly blending the two colors.
Pant the eyes and lips. We are almost there and it’s already looking great.
Finish with painting the black line around all of the objects. This really makes it pop Picasso style.
Congratulations you have completed a Picasso inspired painting.
Thank you for stopping by and see you next time.