plate no. 4239
Drinking girl
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating form with visible brushstrokes. It also emphasizes the importance of value contrast to define shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure, headscarf, and cup.
- step 02
Block in the background with a dark color, leaving space for the figure.
- step 03
Apply the base color for the skin, headscarf, and dress, focusing on general tones.
- step 04
Layer darker values to define shadows and contours on the face and clothing.
- step 05
Add highlights to the face, headscarf, and cup to create depth.
- step 06
Use short, visible strokes to build up texture and detail in the clothing and background.
- step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes and add any final details.
- step 08
Add the signature.
color palette
primary · red · green · yellow · black
secondary · brown · gray
Mix greens by combining yellow and black. Use red and white to create the pink headscarf. Gray can be achieved by mixing black and white.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·visible brushstrokes
common pitfalls
- →over-blending colors
- →losing the form in the shadows
- →making the colors too saturated
- →not paying attention to the proportions of the figure
materials
surface · pastel paper
required
- ·canvas or paper
- ·red pastel
- ·green pastel
- ·yellow pastel
- ·black pastel
- ·white pastel
- ·fixative
optional
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·blending stumps
- ·palette knife
Use soft pastels for easier blending and layering. Consider using a toned paper to help establish the mid-tones.
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