plate no. 3718

Sir William Jenner, 1st Bt

oil, canvasRealismportraitportraitfiguremanrobebustred background

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to create depth and form using light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the overall composition and proportions of the figure.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
step 03
Develop the background, focusing on creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 04
Begin to refine the features of the face, paying close attention to the placement of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Work on the drapery of the robe, capturing the folds and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the hands and other areas of interest.
step 07
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Darken shadows with black and umber, and create highlights with white and yellow ochre.

techniques