Assumption of the Virgin

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · ivory black

Mix various skin tones using white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Achieve the deep blues of the drapery by layering ultramarine blue over a dark umber base. Use thin glazes of white and blue to create the atmospheric clouds.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating harsh lines and edges instead of soft transitions.
• →Failing to establish a strong value structure before adding color.
• →Using too much paint and losing the luminosity of the glazes.