plate no. 3899

Portrait De Madm Marty Bonnard

Józef Pankiewicz, 1910

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomandresshatgardensewing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to create subtle variations in skin tones and fabric textures. It also provides practice in capturing the likeness of a subject and creating a sense of depth through layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the skin, dress, hat, and background.
step 03
Begin layering colors using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 04
Focus on capturing the subtle color variations in the skin tones, using pinks, yellows, and blues.
step 05
Develop the details of the dress, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 06
Add details to the hat and flower, using brighter colors to create contrast.
step 07
Refine the background, using a variety of greens, blues, and browns to create depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of light.

color palette

primary · rose madder · yellow ochre · cerulean blue

secondary · viridian green · cadmium red · titanium white

Mix rose madder and white for the dress and skin. Use yellow ochre and cerulean blue for the background greens. Add small amounts of cadmium red to the rose madder for the flower.

techniques