plate no. 4542

Daune O'Neill

George Washington Lambert, 1917

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitfigurewomanclothingjewelryhands

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as practicing blending techniques to create soft transitions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, paying attention to the pose and placement on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of blended greens and blues, creating a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 03
Establish the main values of the face, hair, and clothing using thin washes of color.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, focusing on accurate placement and subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds, textures, and patterns.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension in the figure.
step 07
Paint the hands, paying attention to the delicate structure and subtle variations in tone.
step 08
Add final details, such as the jewelry and any other small accents.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, burnt sienna, and a touch of red. Darken colors with ivory black and raw umber. Use viridian green and ultramarine blue for the background.

techniques