plate no. 7848

Hól-te-mál-te-téz-te-néek-ee, Sam Perryman (Creek Chief)

oilRealismportraitportraitfigureclothingheaddressjewelrynative american

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering complex textures in clothing and accessories. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve realistic skin tones and fabric colors.

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, paying attention to the placement of the head, shoulders, and clothing.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figure's skin, clothing, and headdress.
step 03
Refine the skin tones, using subtle variations in color to create a sense of depth and form.
step 04
Add details to the clothing, including the patterns, folds, and textures.
step 05
Paint the headdress and jewelry, paying close attention to the colors and details.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume and dimension.
step 07
Refine the background, adding details as needed.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and realistic painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue by combining ultramarine blue with white and small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna. Create skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and white, adding small amounts of red or blue to adjust the hue.

techniques