plate no. 7014

The Trappistine

paperArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitfigureflowersbottleornamenthairdress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in stylized figure drawing, decorative pattern creation, and limited color palette application. Students will also learn about the Art Nouveau style and its emphasis on flowing lines and organic forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the circular frame.
step 02
Outline the main elements with a fine liner, including the figure, flowers, bottle, and decorative patterns.
step 03
Apply a base layer of skin tone using a light yellow ochre mixed with white.
step 04
Paint the dress with a pale cream color, adding subtle shadows with a touch of burnt umber.
step 05
Add the flowers using shades of orange, red, and yellow, paying attention to the details of the petals and leaves.
step 06
Paint the bottle with dark browns and blacks, highlighting the label details.
step 07
Fill in the background with a gradient of warm browns and purples.
step 08
Add the decorative patterns and outlines with gold or yellow ochre.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium orange · alizarin crimson · ivory black

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, white, and a touch of red. Achieve the background gradient by blending burnt umber with small amounts of alizarin crimson and ivory black.

techniques