Cavalier executing a Levade, in front of a portal

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Achieve the warm tones by mixing burnt sienna and yellow ochre. Create the darker values by mixing ivory black and raw umber. Use ultramarine blue to cool down the sky and shadows.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering form

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the horse and rider wrong.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of unity.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth.
• →Not paying enough attention to the light and shadow.