Massacre of the Innocents 3

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Achieve the background colors by mixing yellow ochre with varying amounts of raw sienna and white. Create the lamb's color by mixing white with small amounts of burnt umber and yellow ochre. The colors of the flowers can be achieved by mixing cadmium red, ultramarine blue, and white.

techniques

• ·dry brushing
• ·layering
• ·scumbling
• ·color mixing
• ·rendering

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or unnatural.
• →Ignoring the importance of texture in the painting.