plate no. 8845

Three children with dog

oilMannerism (Late Renaissance)portraitfigureschildrendogclothingportraitjewelry

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering realistic skin tones, as well as practice painting detailed clothing and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the dog.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, clothing, and skin tones using thin washes.
step 03
Begin refining the facial features, paying close attention to the light and shadow to create form.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, including the stripes, textures, and folds.
step 05
Paint the dog, focusing on capturing its fur texture and expression.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension throughout the painting.
step 07
Refine the details of the jewelry and other accessories.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to achieve a cohesive and realistic image.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, raw umber, titanium white, and a touch of cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue and yellow ochre to create the green background.

techniques