plate no. 4154

Portret Pani P.

Józef Pankiewicz, 1901

oilImpressionismportraitportraitfigurewomanhairclothingface

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and subtle color mixing to capture skin tones. It also provides practice in rendering textures, such as hair and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the head, shoulders, and main features.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of muted browns and greens.
step 03
Block in the dark areas of the hair and clothing using a dark mix of black and brown.
step 04
Begin layering in the skin tones, starting with mid-tones and gradually adding highlights and shadows.
step 05
Carefully observe and mix colors to match the subtle variations in the face.
step 06
Add details to the hair, clothing, and lace collar, paying attention to the light and shadow.
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 · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, burnt sienna, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Vary the ratios to create highlights and shadows. Use raw umber and ivory black for the dark clothing and hair, adding small amounts of burnt sienna for warmth.

techniques