Maréchal Leroy De Saint Arnaud

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · Prussian blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, ivory black, and titanium white. Achieve the red sash color by mixing cadmium red with a touch of burnt sienna and white.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figure.
• →Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff or unnatural appearance.
• →Failing to capture the subtle gradations of color in the background.
• →Inaccurate rendering of the textures and details of the uniform.