plate no. 7100

Phyllis

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraitdresshatfoliagedog

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, capturing light and shadow on fabric, and creating atmospheric backgrounds with loose brushwork. It also provides practice in rendering textures and details with subtle color variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the figure, hat, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the large areas of color with thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up the values on the figure, focusing on the highlights and shadows on the dress.
step 04
Work on the details of the face, paying attention to the proportions and features.
step 05
Develop the background by layering colors and textures to create depth and atmosphere.
step 06
Add details to the hat and dress, such as the ribbons and ruffles.
step 07
Refine the overall composition by adjusting the values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and blue to create the various shades of the dress. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the skin tones, and add small amounts of red for the cheeks and lips. Mix blue and umber for the darker areas of the background.

techniques