plate no. 5571

Sir Edward Packard

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguremanclothingfacebeard

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones. It also provides practice in creating subtle value gradations and soft edges.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the figure's proportions and placement on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, face, clothing, and hair.
step 03
Begin layering and blending colors to build up the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 04
Refine the details of the facial features, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, including the tie and jacket, and the pocket square.
step 06
Work on the beard and hair, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, sienna, umber, and a touch of red. Use black and umber for dark areas of clothing and background. Mix blue and white for the tie.

techniques