plate no. 5766

Woman

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitwomandressbackgroundfigurefabric

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, particularly achieving subtle skin tones and variations in the yellow dress, and in creating a dynamic background using geometric shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure and background, focusing on proportions and composition.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: skin, dress, background.
step 03
Begin refining the skin tones, using layers of color to create depth and form.
step 04
Develop the details of the dress, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 05
Add the red accents on the dress and the flower.
step 06
Work on the background, creating the geometric patterns with varying colors and values.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · ivory black

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, burnt sienna, and a touch of yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create the yellow dress color by mixing yellow ochre with small amounts of green and red.

techniques