plate no. 8967

Her Eyes are with Her Thoughts and They are Far Away

oilRomanticismportraitfigureflowersarchitecturesealandscapecolumns

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic skin tones and drapery, as well as capturing subtle light and shadow variations to create depth and form. Students will also learn how to create a sense of atmosphere and perspective in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, the flower pot, and the architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background and working your way forward.
step 03
Develop the skin tones of the figure, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Add details to the drapery, capturing the folds and highlights.
step 05
Paint the flowers, focusing on the shapes and colors of the individual blooms.
step 06
Refine the architectural elements, adding details to the columns and the surrounding landscape.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian · ivory black

Mix various shades of yellow ochre and white for the walls and floor. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red for the flowers, and cerulean blue with white for the sky and sea. Mix viridian with yellow ochre for the green tones in the flower pot.

techniques