plate no. 1966
Georgy Schleifer
Oleksandr Murashko, 1911
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict fabric and textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions on the canvas.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and areas of color, focusing on the overall composition.
- step 03
Establish the basic skin tones using a limited palette of earth tones and white.
- step 04
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 05
Develop the details of the clothing and chair, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 06
Work on the background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- step 07
Add final touches and details to enhance the realism of the painting.
- step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and create subtle variations in tone.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre
Mix skin tones by blending burnt umber, raw sienna, cadmium red, and titanium white. Use ivory black sparingly to create shadows and darker tones.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·color mixing
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·rendering
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch
- →Overworking the details too early
- →Using too much black, resulting in muddy colors
- →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·rags
- ·photo reference
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to thin the paints and improve flow.
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