Dance of Death

approach — 7 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Achieve the various brown tones by mixing burnt umber with varying amounts of raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and raw sienna sparingly to add warmth.

techniques

• ·grisaille
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating too much contrast, resulting in a harsh and unnatural effect.
• →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
• →Using too many colors, resulting in a muddy and incoherent palette.