plate no. 6506
Girl with Flowers
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure, flowers, and background.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with thin washes of color, focusing on the background.
- step 03
Begin layering in the mid-tones and shadows on the face and dress.
- step 04
Add details to the face, paying attention to the subtle color variations.
- step 05
Build up the texture of the flowers with short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 06
Refine the background foliage, using a variety of greens and yellows.
- step 07
Add highlights to the flowers and dress to create depth.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to achieve a harmonious composition.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · alizarin crimson
secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · purple
Achieve the various shades of purple by mixing ultramarine blue and alizarin crimson. Mix white with other colors to create the pastel tones.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·color mixing
- ·impasto
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.
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