Mother Combing the Hair of Her Child

Lightly sketch the main figures and the chair, paying attention to proportions and placement.

Establish the dark background with a thin wash of dark brown.

Block in the main areas of color: the mother's dress, the child's clothing, and the red cushion.

Begin layering the skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.

Develop the details of the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures.

Refine the background, adding subtle variations in tone to create depth.

Add the final details, such as the hair, the mother's cap, and the objects in the background.

Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and enhance the tonal relationships.