plate no. 7509

Turkish Woman (Dudo Narikos), Smyrna

canvas, oilAcademicismportraitportraitwomandressflowersjewelryarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions and rendering of skin tones, as well as practice in depicting fabric and details like jewelry and flowers.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up the skin tones, focusing on subtle variations in color and value.
step 04
Define the features of the face, paying close attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 05
Paint the clothing, capturing the folds and textures of the fabric.
step 06
Add details such as the jewelry, flowers, and background elements.
step 07
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious composition.

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue · viridian

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Achieve the blue-green of the dress by mixing ultramarine blue and viridian. Use ivory black and white to create the dark tones of the dress.

techniques