plate no. 5364

William Inglis, Surgeon and Captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers

oilRomanticismportraitportraitfiguregolflandscapetreesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering clothing, as well as landscape painting techniques for creating depth and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomical accuracy.
step 04
Develop the details of the clothing, including folds, highlights, and shadows.
step 05
Refine the facial features and expressions of the figures.
step 06
Add details to the foreground landscape, including grass, plants, and shadows.
step 07
Pay attention to the lighting and create a sense of depth by varying the tones and colors.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cerulean blue · raw umber · sap green

Mix various shades of green for the landscape by combining yellow ochre, cerulean blue, and raw umber. Create skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre. Use ivory black and titanium white to create a range of grays for the sky and clothing.

techniques