Portrait of a Woman (Portrait of Kornélia Lotz)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix skin tones by blending yellow ochre, white, and a touch of burnt umber. Use cadmium yellow and white for the dress, adding raw sienna for shadows. Darken areas with burnt umber and ivory black.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·portraiture
• ·rendering fabric

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating harsh lines and edges.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.