Portrain of G. I. Zakrevska

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · blue · ivory · brown

secondary · gold · black

Mix skin tones using ivory, red, and a touch of brown. Achieve the dress color by mixing blue with white and a hint of gray.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·rendering jewelry
• ·rendering fabric

common pitfalls

• →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Ignoring subtle value changes in the skin.
• →Getting the proportions wrong in the initial sketch.