plate no. 2779

Under The Pink Laurels

Nasreddine Dinet, 1907

oil, canvasOrientalismnude painting (nu)figurefoliagetextilejewelryveillandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic skin tones and depicting transparent fabrics with subtle color variations. It also provides practice in creating depth and texture in foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the veil and textile.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, creating a sense of depth and texture in the foliage.
step 03
Block in the skin tones, paying attention to the light and shadow areas.
step 04
Begin layering and blending the skin tones to create a realistic and luminous effect.
step 05
Paint the veil, using thin glazes of pink and purple to create a sense of transparency.
step 06
Add details to the textile, including the patterns and folds.
step 07
Paint the jewelry and other accessories, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches to the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · alizarin crimson

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · viridian

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, titanium white, and alizarin crimson, adjusting the proportions to create warm and cool tones. Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and yellow ochre, adding touches of viridian for brighter greens.

techniques