plate no. 0118

Pasionera

José Santiago Garnelo y Alda, 1928

oilNaturalismportraitfigureportraitdressdoorwayrosaryflowers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict fabric and textures with paint.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figure and surrounding elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure of the painting.
step 03
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the highlights and shadows to create form.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 05
Paint the background and surrounding elements, such as the doorway and flowers, using a loose and expressive brushstroke.
step 06
Add the details of the rosary and other accessories, such as the earrings and book.
step 07
Refine the overall painting, adjusting the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre, adjusting the proportions to create different shades. Darken colors with ivory black and raw umber.

techniques