plate no. 7545
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practicing techniques for depicting fabrics and jewelry.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions of the figure.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the background, dress, and skin tones.
- step 03
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 04
Add details to the dress, chair, and jewelry, including the pearls and emerald bracelet.
- step 05
Develop the background with subtle variations in tone and color.
- step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the realism of the painting.
color palette
primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light
secondary · viridian · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue
Mix skin tones using titanium white, cadmium red light, and a touch of raw umber. Create the dark dress with ivory black and a hint of ultramarine blue. Use yellow ochre and raw umber for the background.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·rendering fabrics
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
- →Overblending the skin tones, resulting in a flat appearance.
- →Failing to capture the subtle variations in color and tone.
- →Oversimplifying the details of the dress and jewelry.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cadmium red light oil paint
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to improve the flow and blending of the paints.
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