plate no. 6934

Striped Skirt

oilImpressionismportraitfigureportraitdressstripeschairinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest. It also offers a good exercise in observing and rendering light and shadow to define shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figure, chair, and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the large areas of color with thin washes.
step 03
Begin adding the striped pattern on the skirt, paying attention to the direction and curvature of the lines.
step 04
Develop the form of the figure by adding highlights and shadows to the face, hands, and shawl.
step 05
Refine the background details, including the objects on the shelf and the wall behind the figure.
step 06
Add thicker paint and more visible brushstrokes to enhance the texture and visual interest.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cerulean blue · cadmium red

Mix yellow ochre and white for the skin tones, adding small amounts of red or umber for warmth and shadow. Use white and black to create varying shades of gray for the stripes. Mix umber with white and a touch of red for the background.

techniques