plate no. 8324

Charles Edward Leith-Hay Clark

oilRomanticismportraitportraitboysailor suitboatfurniturered hair

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones and fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating subtle gradations of color and value to create form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the basic shapes and proportions of the boy, the boat, and the background furniture.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the main areas of color, such as the skin tones, the sailor suit, and the background.
step 03
Begin to refine the skin tones by layering different shades of pink, red, and yellow to create a realistic complexion.
step 04
Work on the details of the sailor suit, paying attention to the folds and shadows in the fabric.
step 05
Add details to the boat and the background furniture, using a small brush to create fine lines and textures.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Pay close attention to the boy's facial features, capturing his likeness and expression.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · raw umber

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark blues of the suit. Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber to create the background.

techniques