plate no. 3620

Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Pink Hijab

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomanhijabfigureheadscarfclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones and fabric, and creating form with visible brushstrokes. It offers practice in capturing a likeness and conveying mood through color and expression.

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 proportions of the figure and headscarf.
step 02
Establish the background with loose, blended strokes of green and brown.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, headscarf, and clothing using thin washes.
step 04
Build up the color and value in the face, paying attention to the subtle shifts in skin tone.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the headscarf to create a sense of volume and texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 07
Add final touches to the background and clothing, blending and softening edges as needed.
step 08
Sign the painting.

color palette

primary · rose madder · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix rose madder with white for the headscarf, and use burnt umber, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue to create the skin tones. Green is achieved by mixing blue and yellow.

techniques