plate no. 6170

Lily Sterling

oilImpressionismportraitportraitfiguregirlhatclothingbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing likeness and subtle color variations in skin tones and clothing. It also provides practice in impressionistic brushwork and creating soft, diffused light effects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, hat, and body.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of green and brown, creating a sense of depth.
step 03
Establish the main areas of light and shadow on the figure's face and clothing using thin washes of color.
step 04
Begin building up the skin tones with subtle layers of pink, yellow, and white, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the hat and clothing, capturing the texture and folds with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, using small, precise strokes.
step 07
Refine the background and foreground, adding details and adjusting the values to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber · viridian

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue · ivory black

Mix various shades of white with small amounts of yellow ochre, raw umber, and cadmium red to create the skin tones. Use viridian and raw umber to create the green background. Add ultramarine blue to white to create the hat and clothing.

techniques