Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar

Course Title: Paint Like Rembrandt:
Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar

Rembrandt created many masterpieces in his life. One of his most famous works is the self-portrait titled “Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar.” This inspiring painting is exhibited at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Rembrandt painted this piece later in his life, and the pose was said to be a tribute to Raphael’s “Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione.”

Continuing Rembrandt Reproduction After 10 Years

A decade ago, I initiated a substantial project, investing substantial dedication and effort. However, upon completing the initial phase, I encountered challenges beyond my capabilities, prompting me to suspend further progress. Recognizing the need to acquire additional expertise, I made the informed decision to postpone the project.

Join me as I continue the project from the initial blocking and post the progress as sittings are completed.

Recommended Prerequisites:

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Material List

Materials List for Oil Painting Reproduction:

The canvas has been coated with gesso, rotated horizontally and vertically, and sanded smoothly between each coat. As a result, I painted the canvas two times to keep a semi-rough working surface supporting this impressionist-style reproduction.

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Tools:

• Proportional Divider
• Color Checker
• Glass Palette
• Palette Knife
• Ruler
• Red or Black Pastel pencil for gridlines

Canvas For Reproduction:

18″ ” 24″ “repared canvas

Oil Paints:

All reproductions use a minimal pallet of six colors:

• Cadmium Yellow
• French Ultramarine
• Burnt Umber
• Titanium White
• Vermillion Hue
• Ivory Black

Glazing Mixture:

• Pure Refined Linseed Oil for mixing and thinning
• Windsor Newton Glazing and Blending Medium for glazing and thinning for details

Sketching With Paint:

Gamblin Gamsol is a solvent artists use to clean their brushes and thin down brown paint for the initial sketch on canvas. Remember not to use Gamsol or any other cleaning solvent for anything other than sketching. For example, George Werbacher uses brown paint thinned with Gamsol when needed for the initial oil painting sketch. In addition, George uses linseed oil only when prepping oil paints for use in all his reproductions and originals.

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