Madonna with Christ Child and a Boy

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson · viridian

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue or umber. The dark blues of the clothing are created by mixing ultramarine blue and burnt umber. The sky is a mix of blues, purples, and hints of yellow.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a flat or lifeless appearance.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, disrupting the overall harmony.
• →Neglecting the importance of subtle value changes.