plate no. 0200

Weaving

oilRealismgenre paintingfigureportraitweavingtextileshandsbackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and creating realistic skin tones, as well as understanding how to depict textures with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the weaving.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the figure's hair and clothing.
step 04
Begin layering in the skin tones, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Develop the details of the hands and the weaving, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the background, adding more depth and texture.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to the figure and the weaving.
step 08
Varnish the painting when dry.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones using white, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Use burnt umber and black to create the dark tones of the hair and clothing. Mix raw sienna and yellow ochre for the weaving.

techniques