plate no. 7235

Priscilla

George Washington Lambert, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomanhatflowersclothingfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as understanding how to create depth and form using subtle value changes and visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, hat, and flowers.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of dark blue.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, hat, clothing, and flowers.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Develop the form of the hat and clothing, using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the flowers, capturing their delicate shapes and textures.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones using white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Achieve the dark blues by mixing ultramarine with burnt umber. Use white and a touch of yellow ochre for the flowers.

techniques