Coronel Francisco E. Contreras

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red light · raw umber · payne's gray

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the sky. Use burnt sienna and raw umber to create the earth tones in the background. Mix ivory black with small amounts of other colors to create the dark tones of the uniform. Use cadmium yellow and cadmium red light to create the gold tones of the medals and trim.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions of the figure.
• →Overly stiff or unnatural pose.
• →Lack of attention to detail in the uniform and accessories.
• →Flat or lifeless rendering of the facial features.