Maestà

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · red ochre · titanium white

secondary · gold · ivory black · cadmium red light

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of black. Use glazes of diluted color to build up depth and luminosity.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing
• ·figure drawing
• ·drapery rendering
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
• →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures.