Oil Painting Study of John Singer Sargent's Capri Girl

I had an opportunity to see this wonderful early Sargent painting in person recently and felt inspired to make a study of it. It was interesting to see how much more subtle the skin tones are compared with the reproductions I've seen in books and online. This study took me about eight hours over a few days.
Materials: 9 x 12" Canson oil paper. Titanium white, Yellow ochre Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium red light, Alizarin crimson, Burnt Sienna, Raw umber, Ivory black, Cobalt blue. Medium was mostly linseed oil sometimes Liquin.
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[@louisemackay1016]

Watched on my tv for bigger screen.Brilliant video loved the silence.Brilliant painting, thank you for sharing ❤

[@duncanhewitt6557]

Impressive

[@ianstevenson1930]

Utterly breathtaking.

[@olddirtymasters]

🙏Ian!

[@andreamig1]

Great video! I love your work. This "Capri Girl", Rosina Ferrara, has been painted by some of the greatest artists of that period. By Hyde, who had a studio in Capri, by Sargent several times, by de Pury, by del Campo, Fisher... It seems she was in love with Alfred Stevens but then married Barse and went to live in Queens NY. For quite some time a photo of an old lady also named "Rosina Ferrara" and who resembles Capri Girl a lot has been circulated on the internet. But the old woman, also born in the same region, was 20 years younger then the Capri Girl.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks! And thanks for the history behind the picture. That photo does look like her!

[@CristianGambino-qs2ey]

Riesco solo a immaginare la soddisfazione di copiare Sargent in questo modo, bravissimo

[@artsandantiques542]

Wow step by step magic

[@jeffyaltavasquez6278]

Did such a great job!

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks Jeff!

[@Idahadleyart]

I did try this again It turned out a bit better but really need help with brush work Still learning values Your channel is helping me a ton I’m self taught , I like to post my work to show progression or where I struggle, so this is such a great way to learn! Thank you

[@user-nn7ei3cg5s]

More, more!

[@samanthaarton-powell7057]

Awe inspiring work. Excellent. You are a Master. Inspirational to know it can be done. Thank you

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks Samantha!

[@lahaza6515]

The sheer talent level is sick!

[@olddirtymasters]

🙏@lahaza6515

[@mugen1510]

amazing study, you made it look easy

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks:)

[@zeldapatricia]

Magnifique démonstration !! Merci beaucoup !!

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you Patrícia:)

[@Bradwelbornfineart]

Amazing 🤩

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks 🤗

[@araceliguzman1967]

🙌🏽❤️

[@Ulujmf]

Very good

[@Idahadleyart]

I loved this and will definitely try it! Thank you so much for inspiring me. Do you think you would ever try painting the Sargent Capri of two women dancing on a roof top. One of my favourite paintings from his paintings from Spain Sargent in Spain is such a beautiful book.

[@olddirtymasters]

Thanks @tammydriedger1632. I think I know the one you mention. I’ll definitely consider it:)

[@Idahadleyart]

@@olddirtymasters I tried to paint this today, following your process. It was great until my skin tones got too dark . I loved the ochre colours and will def try again . Love the block in method and it really helped. Her eyes were tricky 🙂😏

[@olddirtymasters]

Same thing happened to me on my first try and they are still too dark on this one I think.

[@juansalvemini9270]

Beautiful as usual. Do you paint these in one single session or you leave it to dry for a bit before going for another layer?

[@olddirtymasters]

Thank you Juan:) I usually aim for one session but often have to rework them the next day or two by which time they’re dry.

[@klecal]

better than watching a movie

[@joseperez9849]

What brand of brushes do you use my friend?? 🎨

[@olddirtymasters]

For this I used blicck round and filbert bristles and Raphael nylon rounds.

[@sarahsheppard7231]

*promo sm*

[@ozymandias626]

Do you have instagram profile?

[@olddirtymasters]

Just youtube