plate no. 2563

Wladyslawa Ordon

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)portraitportraitfigureflowersdresshairwoman

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly in capturing likeness and using expressive lines. It also offers practice in rendering fabric and floral details with a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic figure proportions and pose.
step 02
Block in the main shapes of the face, hair, and dress.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow areas on the face and body using light washes.
step 04
Add the blue floral details, focusing on their placement and shape.
step 05
Define the features of the face, paying attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 06
Develop the texture of the hair and dress with short, expressive strokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the flowers, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values to create depth.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Burnt umber · Titanium white

secondary · Yellow ochre · Rose madder

Mix Prussian blue with white for the floral details and dress. Use burnt umber and white for skin tones, adding a touch of rose madder for warmth. Yellow ochre is used for the flower centers.

techniques