plate no. 8448

Portrait of Irene Tallone, painter's daughter

oilRealismportraitfigureportraitflowerscherriestablegirl

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portrait painting, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as understanding how to create depth and atmosphere through layering and glazing.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of the figure and objects.
step 02
Establish the background with broad, loose strokes, focusing on the overall tone and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Start layering the skin tones, using subtle variations to create form and depth.
step 05
Add details to the face, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression.
step 06
Paint the flowers and cherries, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture and detail.
step 07
Refine the clothing and other elements, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Glaze the entire painting to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red

Mix skin tones by blending burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Achieve the flower colors by mixing alizarin crimson with white and touches of yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques