Manuela De Errazu

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · viridian green · rose madder · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cerulean blue

Achieve the subtle greens by mixing viridian green with yellow ochre and white. Create the pinks by mixing rose madder with white and a touch of yellow ochre. Use raw umber and ivory black to create the dark tones in the dress and background.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·alla prima

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Making the skin tones too flat and lifeless.
• →Failing to capture the texture of the fabric.