plate no. 7996

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Andrey Allakhverdov, 2018

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigurescatinteriorclothingpainting

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as understanding layering techniques to build depth and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the cat.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, using thin washes to establish the overall tones.
step 03
Begin layering in darker values to create form and depth, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Develop the skin tones of the figures, using subtle variations of color to create a realistic effect.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and accessories, focusing on capturing the textures and patterns.
step 06
Refine the features of the faces, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add the final details, such as highlights and shadows, to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium yellow light

Mix skin tones using variations of cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use ivory black and burnt umber for shadows and dark areas. Add ultramarine blue to darken colors and create cool tones.

techniques