Georgianna Frances Adams

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · ivory black · ultramarine blue

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and cadmium red light, with small amounts of raw umber for shadows. The dress is primarily white with subtle gray and blue undertones.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·portraiture
• ·value study
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Using too much contrast and creating a harsh, unrealistic look.
• →Neglecting the subtle color variations in the dress.