plate no. 1290
The Wife and Daughter of Colyn de Nole
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practicing complex drapery and fabric textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on proportions and placement of figures.
- step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of brown and ochre.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to the overall values.
- step 04
Begin refining the skin tones, using subtle color variations to create form.
- step 05
Develop the clothing, focusing on the folds and textures of the fabric.
- step 06
Add details such as the lace collar, jewelry, and facial features.
- step 07
Glaze shadows and highlights to enhance depth and realism.
- step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.
color palette
primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue
Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue or umber. Create the dark fabrics by mixing black with umber and a touch of blue. Use glazes of burnt sienna and umber to create depth in shadows.
techniques
- ·portraiture
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·drapery study
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
- →Overworking the skin tones and losing the subtle variations.
- →Failing to capture the texture of the fabrics.
- →Ignoring the importance of light and shadow in creating form.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·mahl stick
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to simplify the initial stages.
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