plate no. 2610

Ann Whiteside

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguredressmapglobebookshelf

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as practice in depicting fabric textures and folds.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the overall composition, focusing on the figure's proportions and placement within the frame.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: the background, skin tones, dress, and robe.
step 03
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow on the face.
step 04
Develop the details of the dress and robe, including the lace and fabric folds.
step 05
Add the map and globe, focusing on their shapes and textures.
step 06
Refine the background, adding the suggestion of a bookshelf.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious overall effect.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Create the dark robe by mixing black and umber. Mix white with a touch of yellow ochre and umber for the dress.

techniques