plate no. 2095

Samuil Greig

oilRococoportraitportraitfigureclothinghistoricalmale

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportion and rendering of light and shadow on the face. It also provides practice in painting detailed clothing and accessories.

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 figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and torso.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin tones, clothing, and background.
step 03
Refine the facial features, paying attention to the subtle variations in value.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, including the folds, textures, and decorative elements.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the background, ensuring it complements the figure.
step 07
Add final details, such as the hair and any jewelry or accessories.
step 08
Glaze to unify the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · ivory black · ultramarine blue

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Achieve the red sash color by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt umber for depth. Use black and umber for the dark background and clothing details.

techniques