plate no. 8185
Marianne
Endre Rozsda, 1934
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and mixing skin tones, as well as understanding simplified forms and color blocking.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, book, and background elements.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
- step 03
Mix and apply the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations in light and shadow.
- step 04
Refine the features of the face, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 05
Paint the red book, capturing its flat color and sharp edges.
- step 06
Add details to the dress and background, simplifying forms and colors.
- step 07
Refine the edges and details throughout the painting.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
color palette
primary · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre · burnt umber
secondary · viridian green · ivory black · ultramarine blue
Skin tones can be achieved by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a touch of burnt umber. The dark greens are a mix of viridian green, burnt umber, and ivory black.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·portraiture
- ·simplified forms
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the face.
- →Creating muddy or dull skin tones.
- →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·viridian green oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes size 2, 4, 6
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A medium such as linseed oil can be used to thin the paint and improve flow.
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