Mrs James Tassie, probably Ann Harker

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · ivory black

Mix skin tones using white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Create the dress color by mixing red, yellow ochre, and a small amount of burnt umber. Muted grays for the background are achieved by mixing ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and white.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the face and body.
• →Overly harsh or muddy skin tones.
• →Lack of depth in the dress and fabric.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.