plate no. 4726

Lisen Lamm

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitportraitfiguredresschairorange background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures with loose brushwork. It also provides practice in creating depth and form using subtle value changes and color temperature.

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 figure and chair.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by laying in thin washes of color for the background and main areas of the figure.
step 03
Begin building up the values and details in the face, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression.
step 04
Develop the form of the dress and jacket, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the chair and background, using loose brushstrokes to create texture and interest.
step 06
Refine the edges and details, ensuring a balance between sharpness and softness.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall depth and dimension.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · cadmium orange · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

Achieve the skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white, with small amounts of alizarin crimson and ultramarine blue for shadows. The orange background is achieved by mixing cadmium orange and burnt sienna, lightened with white.

techniques