plate no. 9806

Portrait of Bernardino de Campos

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguremanclothingbeardface

some experience helpful

Recreating this portrait will help students develop skills in capturing likeness, understanding subtle value shifts in skin tones, and rendering realistic textures in clothing and facial hair.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the basic proportions and pose of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: background, skin tones, clothing.
step 03
Start refining the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Add details to the facial features, focusing on accurate placement and proportions.
step 05
Work on the clothing, capturing the folds and textures.
step 06
Render the beard and hair, using small brushstrokes to create individual strands.
step 07
Refine the background, adding subtle variations in color and tone.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall realism.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones using white, raw umber, burnt sienna, and a touch of red. Achieve the black of the suit by mixing ivory black with a hint of raw umber.

techniques