plate no. 1071

Fray Pedro de Ona

oilBaroquereligious paintingfigurerobesbooktablereligious figureportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering fabric folds and achieving realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic figure proportions and composition, paying attention to the placement of the figure, book, and table.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of the robe, hat, and background with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the darkest and lightest values in the robe to create a sense of form.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to create the subtle variations in the fabric folds.
step 05
Refine the facial features and skin tones, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the book, pen, and other accessories.
step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · viridian · cadmium yellow light · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of white with raw umber and a touch of burnt sienna to create the different tones in the robe. Use viridian and cadmium yellow light to achieve the green of the table cloth.

techniques

·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·blending
·underpainting

common pitfalls

→Overworking the fabric folds, resulting in a stiff and unnatural appearance.
→Failing to create a strong sense of light and shadow, resulting in a flat and lifeless painting.
→Inaccurate proportions in the figure.
→Uneven blending of skin tones.