plate no. 1151

The Dominie Functions

oilRomanticismsketch and studyfiguresinteriorchildrentablestoolclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice figure drawing, capturing gestures, and using a limited palette to create a sense of depth and form. It also offers practice in rendering textures of clothing and wood.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of figures and objects.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values with thin washes of color, establishing the light and shadow patterns.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color, focusing on the skin tones and clothing of the figures.
step 04
Refine the details of the faces, paying attention to the expressions and features.
step 05
Add details to the table and stool, capturing the wood grain and textures.
step 06
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and soften edges.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre to warm the skin tones. Create greens by mixing viridian with yellow ochre and raw umber.

techniques