plate no. 5522

Indian Girl With A Doll

Aleksander Belyaev, 2020

oil, canvasRealismportraitfigureportraitchilddolllandscapesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including rendering skin tones and capturing likeness, as well as creating atmospheric perspective in the background. Students can also practice painting textures, such as the fabric of the clothing and the details of the doll.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the main areas of color.
step 03
Begin refining the figure's features, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing and doll, adding texture and highlights.
step 05
Paint the background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add final details and highlights to the figure and background.
step 07
Refine edges and blend colors as needed.
step 08
Varnish the painting when dry.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Mix raw umber and white for the skin tones and clothing, adjusting the ratio for highlights and shadows. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, and mix in a touch of raw umber for the distant mountains. Add cadmium red to white for the doll.

techniques