Andromeda Chained to a Rock

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. The dark areas are created by mixing black and umber with small amounts of blue or red. Use glazes of diluted colors to create subtle variations in tone.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·figure drawing

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions in the figures
• →Overblending the skin tones
• →Failing to create a sense of depth
• →Inaccurate rendering of the water and rock textures