Consulting the Oracle

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw sienna

Achieve the dark, rich tones by mixing ivory black and burnt umber. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red for the warm hues of the clothing and skin tones. Mix ultramarine blue and titanium white for the cooler highlights and shadows.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and space.
• →Not paying enough attention to the lighting and shadows.