plate no. 5167

Group in a Rumanian Religious Procession, Desze

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitchildrenreligious iconportraitcandlelightprocession

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly rendering skin tones and subtle facial expressions, as well as understanding how to depict different textures and light sources.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the icon.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of muted colors, paying attention to the subtle gradations of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, using a limited palette of earth tones and white.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression of each child.
step 05
Paint the icon, paying close attention to the details and colors of the religious imagery.
step 06
Add the details of the clothing and the surrounding environment, such as the candlelight and the textures of the fabric.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and small amounts of red and umber. Use ultramarine and burnt sienna to create muted grays for the background.

techniques