plate no. 6095

Emma Homan

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)portraitportraitchildcatrose bushdressfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones and fabrics, and creating a sense of depth through layering and subtle shading.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, rose bush, and cat.
step 02
Block in the background with a muted green tone.
step 03
Apply base colors for the skin, dress, and other elements.
step 04
Begin layering and blending to create form and volume, focusing on the face and dress.
step 05
Add details to the rose bush, including leaves and flowers.
step 06
Paint the cat, paying attention to its fur texture and markings.
step 07
Refine the details of the clothing, such as the lace and floral patterns.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall depth and realism.

color palette

primary · olive green · tan · flesh tones · white

secondary · rose pink · red-brown · gray

Mix flesh tones by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Achieve the dress color by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Muted greens are created by mixing green with brown and white.

techniques

·flat color blocking
·blending
·layering
·dry brushing
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Over-blending, which can flatten the image.
→Incorrect proportions of the figure.
→Getting the skin tones too saturated or unnatural.
→Losing the overall composition by focusing too much on small details.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·Acrylic or oil paints (olive green, tan, white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, red)
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
·Linseed oil or acrylic medium

optional

·Easel
·Rags or paper towels
·Reference image print

Use a medium-grit canvas for better paint adhesion. Consider using a toned canvas (light brown or gray) to establish the background color more easily.

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