plate no. 7110

Polynesian Girl

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)portraitportraitgirlflowersfoliageblue backgroundfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and simplifying complex shapes into basic forms. It also provides practice in portraiture and botanical illustration.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the girl, flowers, and leaves, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the background with a solid layer of blue paint.
step 03
Apply base colors to the girl's skin, hair, and clothing, using flat, even tones.
step 04
Begin layering colors to create depth and dimension in the face and clothing.
step 05
Paint the flowers and leaves, using a combination of light and dark shades to define their forms.
step 06
Add details to the girl's face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Refine the shapes and colors of the flowers and leaves, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · rose madder · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · sap green · cadmium orange · titanium white

Mix various shades of pink by combining rose madder and titanium white. Create different greens by mixing cerulean blue and yellow ochre. Achieve skin tones by blending yellow ochre, raw umber, and rose madder.

techniques