Portrait of abbot

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · burnt sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Use ultramarine blue and black for the dark clothing and background, adding white for highlights.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portrait proportions

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the blending, resulting in a muddy appearance.
• →Failing to accurately capture the proportions of the face.
• →Using too much contrast, making the portrait look harsh.
• →Neglecting the subtle value changes in the skin tones.