plate no. 7992

Portrait of Margaryta Murashko

Oleksandr Murashko, 1909

oilRealismportraitportraitfiguretablebowlwindowtrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in the background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the proportions of the figure and the placement of objects.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, indicating the light and shadow patterns of the window and trees.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figure, paying attention to the overall form and posture.
step 04
Mix and apply the base skin tones, gradually building up the highlights and shadows.
step 05
Refine the details of the face, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth to capture the likeness.
step 06
Paint the clothing, table, and bowl, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and texture.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the jewelry and the reflections on the table.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix various shades of white with small amounts of blue, yellow ochre, and burnt umber to create the subtle variations in skin tone and the white clothing. Use ultramarine blue and white for the background wall. Mix greens for the foliage with yellow ochre and viridian.

techniques