plate no. 2075

The Honourable Elizabeth Ingram

oilRomanticismportraitportraitwomanhatflowerstreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as practicing loose, expressive brushwork to create texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, hat, and background.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up the skin tones, paying attention to subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Define the features of the face, focusing on accurate placement and proportions.
step 05
Paint the hat and its details, including the ribbon and feathers, using loose brushstrokes.
step 06
Add the flowers and foliage, using a variety of greens and reds.
step 07
Refine the background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · sap green

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create shadows with burnt umber and blue. Achieve the hat's color by mixing white with a touch of blue and yellow.

techniques