plate no. 5522
Indian Girl With A Doll
Aleksander Belyaev, 2020
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 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
- ·blocking in
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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