plate no. 0157

Portrait of Princess Evdokia

Ivan Mrkviсka, 1912

oilImpressionismportraitportraitfigurecrownjewelryclothingprincess

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and creating subtle skin tones. It also provides practice in rendering intricate details like jewelry and fabric patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and crown.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of warm browns and yellows.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, clothing, and crown, paying attention to the overall value structure.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, blending colors to create smooth transitions and subtle highlights.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, including the patterns and textures, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Focus on the crown, adding the individual jewels and pearls with careful attention to detail and highlights.
step 07
Refine the jewelry and other embellishments, adding shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring that the values and colors are balanced.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red light

secondary · ultramarine blue · emerald green · ivory black

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber to create shadows and depth. Achieve the crown's metallic sheen by mixing yellow ochre with white and a touch of umber.

techniques