plate no. 3823
Marchand De Sel. Coree
Paul Jacoulet, 1936
some experience helpful
This painting provides practice in rendering realistic skin tones and folds in clothing, as well as creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the figure, hat, carrying frame, and flower pot.
- step 02
Block in the background with a light blue-green wash.
- step 03
Establish the base tones for the figure's skin, clothing, and hat, using thin washes.
- step 04
Begin layering colors to define the form of the figure, paying attention to shadows and highlights.
- step 05
Add details to the face, hands, and feet, using fine lines and subtle color variations.
- step 06
Paint the carrying frame and the blue cloth.
- step 07
Render the flower pot and flowers, focusing on the shapes of the petals and leaves.
- step 08
Add final details and refine the edges of the composition.
color palette
primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt umber
secondary · cadmium red light · sap green · ivory black
Mix various shades of skin tones by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Achieve the background color by mixing white with cerulean blue and a hint of green.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·dry brushing
- ·color layering
- ·hatching
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
- →Ignoring the subtle value changes that create form.
- →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figure.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brush (size 8)
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·soft cloth
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·retarder medium
- ·spray varnish
Use good quality acrylic paints for best results. A canvas size of 16x20 inches is recommended.
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