plate no. 8130

Ivan Mikhailovich Yakovlev

oilRococoportraitportraitfiguremanclothingwigjewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and subtle skin tone blending. It also provides practice in rendering fine details like lace and jewelry.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head and shoulders.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of muted colors.
step 03
Establish the main value ranges for the face, hair, and clothing.
step 04
Begin layering skin tones, paying attention to subtle shifts in color and value.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 07
Add the details of the jewelry and lace, using small brushes and precise strokes.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic portrait.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber or blue for shadows. Use thin glazes to build up color and create depth.

techniques