Madonna and Child Holding a Pear

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red ochre · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · cadmium red light · viridian

Skin tones can be achieved by mixing white, red ochre, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create deep shadows. Vary the red hues by adding touches of yellow or blue.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·layering
• ·portraiture

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Overworking the skin tones and making them look muddy.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the drapery.
• →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the shadows.