plate no. 9053

Young Beauty

oilAcademicismnude painting (nu)figureportraitrosesfurdresshair

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including accurate proportions, subtle skin tone blending, and rendering textures like fur and fabric. It also provides practice in creating a soft, diffused light effect.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, focusing on the head, shoulders, and overall pose.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes of blue, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main areas of skin tone, using a base color and gradually building up highlights and shadows.
step 04
Begin working on the details of the face, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 05
Render the hair, using a combination of light and dark tones to create volume and texture.
step 06
Paint the fur collar, using short, broken strokes to simulate the texture of the fur.
step 07
Add the details of the dress and accessories, such as the bow and roses.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.

color palette

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

secondary · alizarin crimson · raw sienna · ivory black

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of alizarin crimson. The blue background is created by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of black.

techniques