plate no. 8108

Lady with Tiara

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitportraitwomanflowerstiaradressbackground pattern

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating patterns. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a subject using expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the woman's face, shoulders, and the surrounding floral elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, hair, dress, and background.
step 03
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 04
Develop the details of the dress, including the folds and shadows.
step 05
Add the floral elements, focusing on their shapes and colors.
step 06
Work on the background pattern, simplifying it as needed.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · sap green

Mix skin tones using white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Achieve the background colors by mixing blues, greens, and browns with white for muted tones.

techniques