plate no. 7962

Lovers and Lautrec

oilContemporary Realismgenre paintingfiguresmuseumpaintingcoupleinteriorart

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, capturing subtle lighting, and creating a sense of atmosphere. It also provides practice in depicting different textures and materials.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the painting on the wall.
step 02
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the background wall and the floor.
step 03
Establish the values of the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the figures, including the clothing, hair, and facial features.
step 05
Paint the painting on the wall, focusing on capturing its style and colors.
step 06
Add details to the background, such as the molding and the reflections on the floor.
step 07
Refine the edges and details throughout the painting, ensuring that everything is well-integrated.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre · cerulean blue

secondary · alizarin crimson · raw sienna

Achieve the muted greens of the wall by mixing cerulean blue, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Use white and burnt umber to create the various skin tones, adding small amounts of alizarin crimson for warmth.

techniques