plate no. 4760

Tul-lock-chísh-ko, Drinks the Juice of the Stone (Choctaw)

oilRealismportraitportraitnative americanfigurelacrosse sticksheadwearjewelry

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as depicting details of clothing and accessories. Students will also learn to create a sense of depth and form through subtle value changes and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, torso, and limbs.
step 02
Establish the background with a thin wash of light blue and beige.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin, clothing, and accessories.
step 04
Begin refining the facial features, paying attention to the placement of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Develop the details of the headwear, jewelry, and lacrosse sticks.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Refine the background and add any final details.
step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix skin tones using burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the dark blue of the skirt. Mix cadmium red with burnt sienna and white for the headwear.

techniques