plate no. 8619

Marshal Jan D. Tarnowski

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguremanclothingcapestaff

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, rendering of light and shadow, and creating realistic skin tones. It will also provide practice in depicting complex textures and fabrics.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure, paying attention to proportions and pose.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, including the cape, jacket, and staff.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the background, ensuring it complements the figure.
step 07
Add final details and adjustments to the painting.
step 08
Varnish the painting after it is completely dry.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining ivory black, raw umber, burnt sienna, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red light to create warm skin tones.

techniques

·portraiture
·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·blending

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions
→Overblending
→Lack of value contrast
→Ignoring the underlying structure of the face
→Getting lost in details too early

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (ivory black, raw umber, burnt sienna, titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red light)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round and flat)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags