plate no. 1233

Sir Hugh Patterson, Bt, MP

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguremanwigclothinghistorical

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness, rendering skin tones, and creating a sense of depth through subtle value changes. It also provides practice in painting fabric and hair.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and clothing.
step 02
Establish the background with a thin wash of muted brown and gray tones.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the face, hair, clothing, and background.
step 04
Begin to refine the skin tones, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 05
Add details to the hair, using small brushstrokes to create texture and volume.
step 06
Develop the clothing, focusing on the folds and shadows.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · cadmium red

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and a touch of raw umber. Use raw umber and ivory black for shadows. Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for the coat.

techniques