plate no. 3710

The coat from armoury

oilRomanticismsketch and studyfiguresclothingrobeshistoricalornaments

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice rendering fabric folds and textures, as well as creating subtle variations in color to depict light and shadow. It also provides an opportunity to practice drawing symmetrical designs and figures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the figures and robes, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with a light wash of diluted blue.
step 03
Gradually build up the darker values in the folds of the fabric.
step 04
Mix the skin tones and apply them to the faces and hands.
step 05
Add the details of the ornamental designs on the robes with a fine brush.
step 06
Create the ground plane with a wash of brown and ochre.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · rose madder

Mix various shades of blue by adding white for highlights and raw umber for shadows. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the ground color. Add a touch of rose madder to white for skin tones.

techniques