Louisa Jane Allen (Mrs John Wedgwood)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. The background landscape uses muted greens and blues to create a sense of distance. Mix the drapery colors with reds, oranges and browns.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·fabric rendering

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a flat or muddy appearance.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background landscape.
• →Inaccurate color mixing, leading to unnatural skin tones or drapery colors.