plate no. 1713

Bolting Girl

Janos Tornyai, 1900

oilRealismgenre paintingfigurewomanaprontableinteriorstill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, capturing realistic skin tones, and creating depth through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in painting fabric and simple still life elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure and objects.
step 02
Establish the dark background using a mix of burnt umber and black.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure and objects with mid-tone values.
step 04
Begin layering in highlights and shadows on the face and hands, paying attention to the light source.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, focusing on the folds and wrinkles in the apron.
step 06
Add details to the table and other objects, capturing their textures and forms.
step 07
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and adding subtle color variations.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · raw sienna

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, titanium white, and a touch of cadmium red light. Create the background by mixing burnt umber and ivory black, adjusting the ratio for subtle value variations.

techniques