plate no. 0019

Asterié

Edward Poynter, 1904

oilRomanticismportraitfiguredressflowerswindowarchitecturedrapery

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic skin tones, drapery folds, and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in achieving subtle color variations and soft blending.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the window and background.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the background with thin washes of color, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Begin layering the skin tones, starting with a base color and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the drapery, focusing on the folds and how they interact with the light.
step 06
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Paint the flowers, paying attention to their color and form.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · alizarin crimson · ivory black

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use raw umber and black to create shadows. Achieve the pink of the dress by mixing white and cadmium red light.

techniques