plate no. 6142

John Horne Tooke

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfiguremanclothinghistoricalwig

some experience helpful

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

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, neutral tone.
step 03
Establish the main light and shadow areas on the face and clothing.
step 04
Begin layering colors to build up the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations.
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.
step 07
Add highlights and details to the wig and lace.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic portrait.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use ultramarine blue to cool down shadows. Achieve the clothing color with burnt umber and ivory black, lightened with white.

techniques