Inspired by Rafaello Santi’s “Portrait of a Young Woman.” Thought to be his lover.
“Portrait of a young woman” (1520 – 1524). Rafaello Santi. Oil on panel. 60 x 44 cm
Oil on acrylic primed wood panel. Ground was then toned with a combination of Gamblin Fastmatte Raw Sienna and Flake White
Palette and Supplies:
Design was sketched onto toned canvas with graphite pencil.
Face and hand sketched in with dark umber and flake white oils. Eyes painted in. A touch of vermillion red to lips.
Transparents and highlights scumbled into face. Background and blouse painted in.
Glazes into face, detail of hair and belt and highlights of dress. Background darkened in foreground.
Glazes over dress
Headscarf detailed. Additional glazes over dress.
More glazes and detailing to yield finished product.
“Susan (after Rafaello’s Portrait of a Young Woman)” (2018). Louis Cooper. Oil on Wood Panel. 24″x18″