plate no. 3679
Sukirah
Felix Labisse, 1977
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and hair.
- step 02
Block in the background with a light wash of the sky and horizon colors.
- step 03
Apply a base coat of blue to the figure, establishing the overall skin tone.
- step 04
Mix and apply subtle variations of blue to create form and dimension in the face and body.
- step 05
Paint the hair with dark browns and blacks, adding highlights to create shine and depth.
- step 06
Carefully paint the facial features, paying attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 07
Add the pink details to the lips and nipples.
- step 08
Refine the details and blend the edges for a smooth, polished finish.
color palette
primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · black
secondary · raw umber · pink · purple
Mix cerulean blue with white for the base skin tone, adding small amounts of black or purple to create shadows. Use raw umber and white for the background, and mix pink with white for the lips and nipples.
techniques
- ·smooth blending
- ·color mixing
- ·glazing
- ·portraiture
- ·figure drawing
common pitfalls
- →over-blending
- →incorrect proportions
- →muddy colors
- →lack of subtle value changes
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·cerulean blue oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·black oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·pink oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A smooth canvas surface will aid in blending.
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