Apostle St. Peter

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · raw sienna · ivory black · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Create the blue-gray of the shirt by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a touch of burnt umber. The gold robe is achieved by mixing yellow ochre, raw sienna, and white.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·dry brushing
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Over-blending, which can flatten the forms.
• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Failing to capture the subtle value changes that create depth.
• →Ignoring the texture of the beard and hair.