plate no. 2749

Two children

Marevna (Marie Vorobieff), 1942

oilPointillismportraitfiguresportraitchildrenclothingindoor scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop patience and precision in applying small dots of color, as well as an understanding of how these dots blend visually to create form and color variations. It also provides practice in portraiture and depicting fabric patterns.

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 composition of the two figures.
step 02
Divide the canvas into sections corresponding to major color areas (background, clothing, skin).
step 03
Start with the background, applying small dots of blue and white, varying the density to create depth.
step 04
Move to the figures, mixing colors for skin tones, clothing, and hair.
step 05
Apply dots of color, layering different hues to create subtle variations and shadows.
step 06
Pay close attention to the plaid pattern on the skirt, carefully placing dots to define the squares.
step 07
Refine the details of the faces, using smaller dots to create features and expressions.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow · red · blue · white

secondary · brown · green · orange

Mix primary colors with white to create lighter tints. Use small amounts of complementary colors to create shadows and muted tones. Mix red and blue for the skirt's pattern.

techniques