plate no. 9209

Andrey, Grigoriy and Alexander Druzhinin

oil, canvasRealismportraitfiguresportraitsmenclothingtableinterior

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in depicting fabric textures and subtle lighting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the background with subtle variations in tone and texture.
step 04
Focus on accurately capturing the facial features and expressions of each figure.
step 05
Build up the details of the clothing, paying attention to folds and highlights.
step 06
Add the details of the objects on the table.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and white, with small amounts of red and blue for subtle variations. Dark clothing can be created by mixing ivory black and burnt umber. Use yellow ochre and white for the gold details.

techniques