plate no. 1905

Portrait of Sergey Vyazmitinov

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguremilitaryclothingred curtainmedals

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, rendering of light and shadow on the face, and capturing the texture of clothing and details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the figure's pose and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, clothing, and skin tones.
step 03
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Develop the details of the uniform, including the medals and embellishments.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Blend the colors to create smooth transitions.
step 07
Add final details and adjust values as needed.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and add depth.

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Achieve the dark uniform color by mixing black, umber, and a touch of blue. Use glazes of red and umber to create depth in the background.

techniques