Assumption of the Virgin

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding burnt umber for shadows. Mix burnt umber and black for dark areas.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·figure drawing
• ·drapery rendering

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures
• →Overly harsh or muddy colors
• →Lack of depth and atmosphere
• →Ignoring the light source
• →Getting lost in the details too early