Portrait of Adam Adamovich Menelas

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Darken areas with burnt umber and black, lighten with white and yellow ochre. The coat is primarily black with hints of blue and umber.

techniques

• ·portrait drawing
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the face wrong.
• →Over-blending the skin tones, resulting in a flat, lifeless appearance.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and form.
• →Making the hair look too stiff or unnatural.