Frederick the Great as Crown Prince

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, cadmium red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt umber. Create the red of the robe by mixing cadmium red and alizarin crimson. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black for the dark areas of the armor and clothing.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a muddy appearance.
• →Failing to capture the subtle variations in color and value.
• →Inaccurate rendering of the texture of the clothing and armor.