plate no. 9822
Jhr. Johan Adriaen de Kies van Wissen
Jan de Bray, 1671
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It will also provide practice in depicting textures such as lace and fabric.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure.
- step 02
Block in the background with a dark, muted tone.
- step 03
Establish the main light and shadow areas on the face and clothing.
- step 04
Begin layering skin tones, gradually building up highlights and shadows.
- step 05
Refine the details of the face, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 06
Paint the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures of the fabric.
- step 07
Add details to the lace collar, using small brushes and light colors.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic portrait.
color palette
primary · ivory black · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre
secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue
Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Achieve the dark background by mixing black, umber, and a hint of blue.
techniques
- ·portrait painting
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a muddy or unnatural appearance.
- →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in value and color.
- →Getting lost in the details before establishing the overall composition.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 16x20
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·cadmium red light oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to create a warmer base.
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