plate no. 0870

Tschilisole with Flowers

Manuela Sambo, 2013

oilExpressionismnude painting (nu)figureflowersnudepatternscouchportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, color mixing for skin tones, and creating intricate patterns. It also offers practice in composing a complex scene with multiple elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the figure's pose and the surrounding elements (couch, flowers).
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the background and the figure's skin tones.
step 03
Refine the figure's form, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
step 04
Mix and apply the base colors for the couch and flowers.
step 05
Add shadows and highlights to the figure to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Carefully paint the intricate patterns on the figure's body using a fine brush.
step 07
Refine the details of the flowers and couch, adding texture and highlights.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow ochre to achieve the pale skin tone. Use burnt umber and white for the body patterns. Mix blue and red for the background purple.

techniques