Governor John Wentworth

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · raw umber · cadmium red light

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue or umber. Use white and black to create the gray tones in the hair and clothing. Mix white with a touch of red for the pinkish tones in the face.

techniques

• ·portrait sketching
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·rendering fabric

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the face and body.
• →Overly harsh or muddy skin tones.
• →Lack of attention to detail in the clothing and accessories.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and realism.