plate no. 1386

Charles Henry and Mary Crompton-Roberts and Their Children at Field House, Clent

oilRomanticismportraitfigureslandscapehorsedogtreesarchitecture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabrics, as well as landscape painting techniques for creating depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and landscape.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the background landscape, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Refine the figures, starting with the faces and then moving to the clothing.
step 05
Add details to the horse and dog, capturing their anatomy and texture.
step 06
Work on the architectural elements, such as the column, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Refine the details and add final touches to the painting.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green

Mix various shades of brown and green for the landscape, using white to lighten and blue to darken. Use red and yellow to create the skin tones, adding small amounts of blue for shadows.

techniques