plate no. 4801

Pink Glasses

oilExpressionismportraitportraitfigurelandscapetreesbuildingsky

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in portraiture and landscape painting, focusing on capturing light and shadow with visible brushstrokes. Students will develop skills in color mixing and creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the figure, including skin tones, hair, and clothing, using a limited palette.
step 04
Refine the facial features and add details to the glasses, focusing on capturing the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the foreground and add details to the grass, flowers, and pathway, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 06
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting as needed to achieve a cohesive and expressive result.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix skin tones using burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white, with touches of alizarin crimson for warmth. Create greens by mixing ultramarine blue and yellow ochre, adjusting the ratio for different shades.

techniques