Maria and Annunziata 'from the Harbour'

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use ultramarine blue and black to create the dark blues of the dress. Mix red and umber for the reddish tones in the lower figure's dress.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·value study
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the faces wrong.
• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to capture the subtle value changes that create depth.
• →Ignoring the details in the clothing and background.