Girl with the red hat

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · raw sienna

Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and black to create the deep blues of the clothing. Mix red with burnt umber and black to create the darker shades of the hat.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones and losing the subtle variations in value.
• →Failing to capture the correct proportions of the figure.
• →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
• →Ignoring the importance of the background in creating depth and atmosphere.