Major General the Honourable Sir Charles Howard, CB, Colonel of the Regiment

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of red by combining cadmium red with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber. Create skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, cadmium red, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions for different areas of the face. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the sky and distant hills.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering fabric
• ·equine anatomy

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures and horses.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the landscape.
• →Muddying the colors by overmixing.
• →Inaccurate rendering of fabric folds and textures.