plate no. 2509

Madeleine Lerolle e sua figlia Yvonne

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraitmotherchildinteriorbooks

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing likeness and subtle skin tones, as well as understanding how to create depth using value and color temperature.

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 key elements.
step 02
Establish the background with broad, loose strokes, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, starting with the darkest areas of the mother's dress.
step 04
Begin to refine the skin tones, mixing subtle variations of color for highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the faces, focusing on capturing the likeness and expressions of the subjects.
step 06
Work on the details of the clothing, paying attention to the folds and textures.
step 07
Add the details of the surrounding environment, such as the books and easel.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, raw umber, burnt sienna, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Use cerulean blue and white to create the light blue fabric. Mix ivory black with raw umber for the dark areas of the dress.

techniques