Ivan Grigoryevich Geydenrejh, Russian General

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · gold

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white. Use small amounts of cadmium red for the cheeks and lips. Create the gold color by mixing yellow ochre with a touch of burnt umber and adding highlights with titanium white.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·layering
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Making the gold embellishments look flat and unrealistic.