plate no. 6950

Adrian Prakhov

Oleksandr Murashko, 1904

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguremanchairbeardinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones and textures. It also provides practice in creating depth and form using light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, focusing on the proportions and placement of the figure.
step 02
Establish the background with loose, broad strokes, paying attention to the light source.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, using a limited palette of dark and light tones.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness of the subject.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing and chair, paying attention to the folds and textures.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the edges and details, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 08
Add final touches and glazes to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of brown and black by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and ivory black. Use white to create lighter tones and yellow ochre and cadmium red light to add warmth to the skin tones.

techniques