plate no. 7819

Portrait of Bischofs Benjamin Hoadly

oil, canvasRococoportraitportraitfigurerobechairwindowinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict complex drapery and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the background, focusing on the stained glass window and the dark, atmospheric space.
step 04
Begin building up the layers of paint on the figure, starting with the face and hands.
step 05
Pay close attention to the light and shadow on the face to create a sense of depth and volume.
step 06
Render the details of the robe, chair, and jewelry, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and realistic image.
step 08
Add final glazes to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining ivory black, titanium white, and burnt umber. Use cadmium red to create the flesh tones, and yellow ochre and ultramarine blue to add depth and variation.

techniques