Portrait of a Young Man in Red

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, raw umber, and small amounts of red and yellow ochre. The red clothing is created by layering different shades of red, darkened with burnt umber and lightened with white. The background is a mix of blue, white, and grey.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·blending
• ·layering
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions of the face.
• →Overly harsh or unnatural skin tones.
• →Flat or lifeless rendering of the clothing.
• →Neglecting subtle variations in value.