Portrait of a Man

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · burnt umber · cadmium red light · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Use black and umber for the dark background, adding small amounts of red or yellow for subtle variations.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·blending
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overblending, resulting in a flat, lifeless appearance.
• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Using too much paint, obscuring the underlayers.
• →Ignoring subtle value changes, leading to a lack of depth.