Oedipus Curses His Son Polynices

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of burnt sienna. Use ultramarine blue and ivory black to create the dark robes, and add white for highlights. Mix greens with yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques

• ·figure drawing
• ·drapery study
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overly stiff or unnatural poses.
• →Flat or lifeless skin tones.
• →Lack of attention to detail in the drapery folds.
• →Failing to capture the emotional intensity of the scene.