plate no. 6614

Lotte

Christian Schad, 1927

oilMagic Realismportraitportraitfigurewomanglassinteriorgeometric background

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and rendering geometric shapes in perspective. It also provides practice in capturing subtle variations in light and shadow.

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, glass, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, hair, clothing, and background.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones, paying attention to subtle shifts in color and value.
step 04
Work on the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Develop the clothing, focusing on the folds and shadows.
step 06
Render the glass, capturing its transparency and reflections.
step 07
Paint the geometric background, ensuring accurate perspective and clean lines.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix skin tones using white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Achieve the dark blacks by mixing ivory black and a touch of ultramarine blue. The background uses muted grays and browns, achieved by mixing complementary colors.

techniques