plate no. 7772
The lady on the chair
Konstantín Korovin, 1917
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow with expressive brushstrokes and mixing subtle color variations to create a sense of depth and form. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on proportions and placement.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the darkest values.
- step 03
Gradually build up the lighter values, paying attention to the direction of light.
- step 04
Refine the details of the figure, chair, and flowers, using smaller brushstrokes.
- step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 06
Blend edges where necessary to create a soft, impressionistic effect.
- step 07
Add final details and adjust values as needed.
- step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting.
color palette
primary · titanium white · burnt umber · yellow ochre
secondary · alizarin crimson · viridian green
Mix white with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the various skin tones and light areas. Use alizarin crimson and white for the pinks in the flowers. Mix viridian green with yellow ochre for the greens.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·alla prima
- ·scumbling
- ·color temperature
- ·expressive brushwork
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Getting bogged down in details too early.
- →Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the light and shadow.
- →Not simplifying the forms enough.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·photo reference
Use a medium-sized canvas to allow for expressive brushstrokes. Consider using a toned canvas to help establish the values.
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