plate no. 9620

Boris Sheremetev

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfigurearmorclothinghistorical figurewig

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in rendering realistic skin tones and textures. It also provides practice in depicting metallic surfaces and drapery.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin, hair, armor, clothing, and background.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Work on the armor, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and reflectivity.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 06
Refine the hair, using small brushstrokes to create a sense of volume and movement.
step 07
Add the details of the medal and other accessories.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, cadmium red, and titanium white, with small amounts of burnt umber for shadows. Mix ultramarine blue and titanium white for the blue sash. Use ivory black and burnt umber for the background.

techniques