plate no. 3075

Adam Ozharowsky, Russian General

oilNeoclassicismportraitportraitfiguremilitaryuniformmanawards

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practice painting details like the uniform and medals.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions and pose of the figure on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin, hair, uniform, and background.
step 03
Refine the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Add details to the hair, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Paint the uniform, focusing on the folds and highlights.
step 06
Carefully render the medals and decorations, paying attention to their intricate details.
step 07
Blend the background to create a smooth, even tone.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism.

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · gold

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Achieve the gold tones by mixing yellow ochre with burnt umber and a touch of white for highlights.

techniques