Portrait of a Gentleman with a Rosary

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · Prussian blue · cadmium red light · viridian

Skin tones are achieved by mixing yellow ochre, raw umber, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red light for warmth. The dark clothing is primarily ivory black and raw umber. The fur is a mix of raw umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white, layered to create texture.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and dimension.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or unnatural.