plate no. 9108

Portrait of Mrs Huismans Evers

oilMagic Realismportraitportraitfigurelandscapeskyseaarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and capturing likeness, as well as blending techniques for smooth skin tones and creating atmospheric perspective in the background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the main shapes: head, shoulders, background elements.
step 02
Block in the background sky and sea with diluted washes of color.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones and hair color, focusing on light and shadow.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to proportions and details.
step 05
Paint the clothing, capturing the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 06
Add details to the background landscape, including the architectural elements.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the face, hands, and clothing.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · viridian

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Achieve the atmospheric sky by blending blues, whites, and a hint of black.

techniques