plate no. 6180

Théodore Joseph Jonet and his two daughters

oil, canvasNeoclassicismportraitfiguresportraitlandscapeclothingjewelrysky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as techniques for painting realistic fabrics and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background landscape.
step 03
Establish the basic skin tones and values on the faces, using thin washes of color.
step 04
Begin layering and blending colors to refine the facial features and create realistic skin tones.
step 05
Paint the clothing, paying attention to the folds and drapery.
step 06
Add details to the clothing, such as lace and embroidery.
step 07
Paint the jewelry and other accessories, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Refine the background and add any final details.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · viridian

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Achieve the blue of the dress by mixing ultramarine blue with white. Create the background landscape with various greens, blues, and browns.

techniques