plate no. 9757

Zinaida Serebryakova

Andrey Allakhverdov, 2018

oilExpressionismportraitportraitsfiguresartistpaintingspaletteclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, layering techniques, and capturing the likeness of multiple subjects within a single composition. It also provides practice in rendering different textures and fabrics.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and objects.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes of color, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the main colors of each figure, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin to refine the details of the faces, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression of each subject.
step 05
Develop the clothing and other details, using layering and blending techniques to create depth and texture.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Refine the brushwork, adding texture and detail to the painting.
step 08
Add final details and adjustments to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · blue · brown · white

secondary · yellow · green · grey

Mix reds and browns for the clothing, blues and greens for the background, and use white to create highlights and lighter tones. Use yellow to create skin tones.

techniques