plate no. 2912

Jeremiah Lee

oil, canvasNeoclassicismportraitportraitfigureclothingtablecurtainlandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of fabrics and textures, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in the background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then the figure's clothing.
step 03
Refine the shapes and values of the face, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 04
Add details to the clothing, such as the buttons, trim, and folds.
step 05
Paint the table and its details, including the papers and writing implements.
step 06
Render the curtain, focusing on the patterns and folds.
step 07
Add the landscape background, using soft edges to create a sense of distance.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and realistic painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · cadmium yellow · crimson red

secondary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix blacks and browns with blues and reds for depth. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow to create the gold trim. Mix white with small amounts of other colors to achieve the skin tones.

techniques