Lord's Supper

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix warm browns by combining burnt umber with raw sienna and a touch of yellow ochre. Cool browns can be achieved by adding a small amount of ivory black to the warm brown mixture. Use cadmium red light sparingly to add warmth to the highlights.

techniques

• ·underpainting
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·limited palette

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Creating too much contrast, which can flatten the image.
• →Using too many colors, which can make the painting look muddy.
• →Not paying enough attention to the proportions of the figures.