Portrait of a Woman (Painter)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ivory black

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix skin tones using titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a touch of ivory black. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create shadows and depth.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early.
• →Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Not paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.