plate no. 2092

Madeline Scott

oilRomanticismportraitfigureportraitwheelchairtreesfoliagebuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will allow students to practice portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as working with a limited color palette to create a harmonious and atmospheric composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of the wheelchair.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, creating the impression of foliage and a distant building.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the folds and drapery of the clothing.
step 04
Begin to refine the facial features, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression of the subject.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and accessories, such as the hat, scarf, and flower.
step 06
Render the wheelchair, paying attention to the details of the wheels and frame.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows, creating depth and dimension in the painting.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Use raw umber and ivory black to create a range of neutral tones for the background and clothing. Mix burnt sienna and cadmium red for the scarf and skin tones, and add white to lighten the colors as needed.

techniques