plate no. 9533

Triple Portrait of Marthe

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismportraitfiguresportraitslandscapeskytreesarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature and how to create a harmonious color scheme. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms and using visible brushstrokes to create texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the background elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of color to the entire canvas.
step 03
Begin blocking in the main shapes of the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Develop the background elements, such as the sky, landscape, and architecture, using loose brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the details of the figures, including the facial features and the folds of the drapery.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.
step 08
Add final details and adjust the overall composition