plate no. 2353

The Redhead with a White Blouse

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismportraitportraitfigureinteriorpaintingswoman

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in pointillism and color mixing to achieve subtle variations in tone. It also provides practice in capturing a likeness and creating a sense of depth through color.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and proportions of the figure and background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying thin washes of color to the canvas.
step 03
Begin building up layers of small, distinct brushstrokes in various colors to create the pointillist effect.
step 04
Focus on accurately capturing the skin tones and facial features of the subject.
step 05
Pay attention to the direction and density of the brushstrokes to create form and texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the clothing, background, and other elements in the painting.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a harmonious and balanced composition.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, sienna, and crimson, adjusting the proportions for highlights and shadows. Use small amounts of blue and green to create cool tones in the shadows. Mix black and blue for the dark areas of the dress.

techniques