plate no. 8260

Mrs. Burne Jones

chalkRomanticismportraitportraitfigurewomanhairclothingjewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in rendering form with subtle tonal variations and capturing likeness through careful observation of proportions and features. It will also help them practice blending and creating soft edges.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the basic proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the portrait, such as the hair and clothing, using a soft pencil.
step 03
Gradually build up the mid-tones in the face and background, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 04
Use blending tools (stumps, tortillions) to smooth out the transitions between tones.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, using a sharp pencil.
step 06
Add highlights to the hair and clothing to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 07
Carefully render the details of the jewelry and clothing.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall tonal balance and contrast.