Ah, Ha! You are at Last in My Domain, Little Fool!

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · pale pink · light blue · light green · gray

secondary · dark green · brown · black · red

Mix pale pink by adding a touch of red to white. Achieve light blues by mixing blue with white and a hint of gray. Create variations in green by mixing yellow and blue with small amounts of brown or black.

techniques

• ·layering
• ·fine line work
• ·color washes
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the delicate quality of the original.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and overpowering the subtle palette.
• →Failing to capture the proportions and pose of the figure accurately.
• →Making the outlines too thick and heavy.