Crucifixion

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · crimson red · yellow ochre

Mix ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the dark blues. Use white to create highlights and yellow ochre to add warmth to the figure of Christ. Mix crimson red with black to create the dark red of the sky.

techniques

• ·chiaroscuro
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·figure drawing
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Making the highlights too bright or the shadows too dark.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Failing to capture the emotional intensity of the scene.