plate no. 1706
Patricia Theophila Anley
William Logsdail, 1912
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing likeness and subtle skin tones, as well as rendering fabric and floral details with soft, blended brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure.
- step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, creating depth and atmosphere.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, including the dress, cape, and skin tones.
- step 04
Refine the facial features, paying attention to light and shadow to create form.
- step 05
Add details to the dress, such as lace and folds, using a variety of brushstrokes.
- step 06
Paint the flowers in the basket and in the girl's hand, capturing their colors and textures.
- step 07
Refine the background foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to the entire painting, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious composition.
color palette
primary · ivory white · cerulean blue · burnt umber
secondary · sap green · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre
Mix ivory white with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt umber to achieve the subtle skin tones. Combine cerulean blue with white and a touch of green for the cape and dress sash. Use various greens mixed with yellow and brown for the foliage.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·rendering fabric
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
- →Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural appearance.
- →Failing to capture the subtle variations in skin tone.
- →Creating a background that is too distracting or overpowering.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ivory white oil paint
- ·cerulean blue oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·sap green oil paint
- ·alizarin crimson oil paint
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to thin the paints and improve blending.
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