Mystischer Kopf: Frauenkopf auf rotem Grund

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · pink · yellow · turquoise · brown

secondary · black · green · red-brown

Mix pinks by combining red and white, and create variations by adding small amounts of yellow or brown. Achieve turquoise by mixing blue and green, and adjust the shade with white.

techniques

• ·color blocking
• ·simplified forms
• ·expressive brushstrokes
• ·limited palette

common pitfalls

• →Over-blending the colors, losing the distinct color blocks.
• →Getting the proportions of the face wrong.
• →Using too many colors, making the painting look muddy.
• →Not paying attention to the overall value structure.