plate no. 3335
Roger Pocklington
William Williams, 1773
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering clothing folds, as well as practicing atmospheric perspective in the background landscape.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a rough sketch outlining the main shapes and composition.
- step 02
Block in the background sky and landscape with thin washes of color.
- step 03
Establish the basic values and colors of the figure, dog, and tree.
- step 04
Refine the figure's features and clothing details, paying attention to light and shadow.
- step 05
Add details to the dog, focusing on its anatomy and fur texture.
- step 06
Develop the tree trunk and foliage, using varying brushstrokes to create texture.
- step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final details.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black
Mix various shades of green for the landscape by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and burnt umber. Create skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of cadmium red.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·rendering fabric
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth in the landscape.
- →Using too much paint and losing the luminosity of the colors.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette knife
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a toned ground to create a more unified color palette.
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