plate no. 6315

Balda-tädin Ajanviete

oilRealismgenre paintingfigurecardstableinteriorcigaretteportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, rendering textures of different materials, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing subtle lighting and shadow variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the figure, table, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the main light source and block in the large areas of shadow and light with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin refining the figure's face, focusing on accurate proportions and subtle value changes.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing and hair, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Paint the table and surrounding objects, paying attention to the reflections and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the cards and other small objects on the table.
step 07
Refine the background, using soft edges and muted colors to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall sense of realism.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use raw umber and ivory black to create the dark tones in the clothing and shadows. Mix white with a touch of yellow ochre and raw umber for the wall color.

techniques