Historical subject scene (II)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red ochre · burnt umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and ivory black with titanium white. Achieve the red hues by mixing red ochre with a touch of burnt umber. Use Prussian blue sparingly for the blue clothing and subtle shadows.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·layering
• ·dry brushing
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Using colors that are too saturated.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth.