plate no. 9248

Pietro Stanislao Parisi with family

oil, canvasRomanticismportraitportraitfamilylandscapeclothingdogfigures

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in depicting fabrics and creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the background landscape with broad strokes, establishing the horizon line and major landforms.
step 03
Establish the main colors for the figures' clothing and skin tones, mixing a range of values.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow on the faces.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as folds, lace, and buttons.
step 06
Paint the dog, focusing on capturing its fur texture and expression.
step 07
Refine the background details, such as the trees, water, and sky.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of skin tones by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Create the blue of the dress by mixing ultramarine with white and a touch of grey. Achieve the greens of the landscape by mixing viridian with yellow ochre and white.

techniques