plate no. 5003
Hans Caspar von Laubberg
Bernhard Strigel, 1509
some experience helpful
This painting provides an opportunity to practice portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. Students can also develop skills in depicting textures like fabric and hair.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and chair.
- step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of color: skin, clothing, and chair.
- step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to light and shadow.
- step 05
Develop the details of the hair, creating texture and volume.
- step 06
Add details to the clothing, including folds and embellishments.
- step 07
Paint the chair, focusing on its structure and ornamentation.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism.
color palette
primary · red · black · flesh tones · gold
secondary · blue · brown · white
Achieve flesh tones by mixing red, yellow, and white, with small amounts of blue or green for shadows. Create depth in the black clothing by layering different shades of black and gray.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·rendering
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the face wrong.
- →Over-blending the skin tones, resulting in a flat appearance.
- →Failing to capture the texture of the hair and clothing.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints (red, black, yellow, blue, white, brown)
- ·assorted brushes (small round, medium flat)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Allow each layer of paint to dry before applying the next.
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