plate no. 8365

Iryna and Illarion Vorontsov-Dashkov

oilRomanticismportraitfigureschildrenarchitectureflowersclothingportrait

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in depicting fabric textures and complex floral arrangements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and background.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the background, starting with the sky and gradually adding details to the architecture and foliage.
step 04
Refine the figures, paying close attention to the facial features and anatomical accuracy.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, including the folds, textures, and lace.
step 06
Paint the floral wreath and scattered flowers, capturing their individual colors and shapes.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Apply final glazes to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · alizarin crimson · viridian

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Create the red velvet by mixing cadmium red and alizarin crimson with burnt umber for shadows. Mix greens with ultramarine blue and yellow ochre.

techniques