plate no. 0532

Portrait of Edward Hyde

oilBaroqueportraitportraitfigureclothingarmorlacehair

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as rendering realistic fabrics and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the background with loose, blended brushstrokes.
step 04
Begin refining the figure, focusing on the face and hands.
step 05
Build up layers of color to create depth and dimension in the clothing and armor.
step 06
Add details to the lace collar and cuffs, using small brushes.
step 07
Refine the hair, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, ivory black, and titanium white. Use cadmium red and yellow ochre to create the warm tones in the clothing. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to darken shadows.

techniques