Capuchin

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Use small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to add warmth. Darken shadows with ivory black. The hood is mostly black with hints of burnt umber.

techniques

• ·underpainting
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Over-blending, resulting in a flat, lifeless appearance.
• →Incorrect proportions of the facial features.
• →Failing to capture the subtle variations in skin tone.
• →Making the dark areas too uniform and lacking depth.