Pietà

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the muted tones by mixing browns, blacks, and whites. Use small amounts of crimson and blue to create the flesh tones and drapery colors. Add yellow ochre for highlights and warmth.

techniques

• ·Underpainting
• ·Chiaroscuro
• ·Glazing
• ·Scumbling
• ·Blending

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.