Polyptych of St. Peter (San Mauro)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of raw umber. Achieve the blue background by mixing ultramarine blue with white. Create the dark robe color by mixing ivory black and raw umber.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture
• ·drapery

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to capture the correct proportions of the face.
• →Making the robe appear flat and lifeless.
• →Ignoring the subtle value changes that create depth.