plate no. 3678
Portrait of Princess T.A.Trubetzkaya
Aleksey Antropov, 1761
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and clothing.
- step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark color.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hair, dress, and accessories.
- step 04
Begin refining the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
- step 05
Develop the details of the dress, including the ruffles, bows, and lace.
- step 06
Add details to the hair and accessories, such as the rose and jewelry.
- step 07
Refine the facial features, focusing on the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
color palette
primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · ivory black
secondary · sap green · yellow ochre
Achieve skin tones by mixing white, umber, and a touch of red. Use black and umber for dark areas and shadows. Mix green and yellow ochre for the ribbon.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·blending
- ·layering
- ·color mixing
- ·rendering fabric
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of the face
- →Overly harsh blending
- →Muddy colors due to overmixing
- →Ignoring subtle value changes
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a smooth canvas for easier blending. Consider using a medium to improve the flow of the paint.
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