Portrait of an Artist

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · alizarin crimson

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre

Skin tones are achieved by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white, with small amounts of alizarin crimson for warmth. The clothing is created using variations of alizarin crimson and burnt umber, lightened with white. The sculptures are primarily white with subtle shadows created with burnt umber and ivory black.

techniques

• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·portraiture
• ·figure drawing

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figure or sculptures.
• →Over-blending, resulting in a lack of texture and depth.
• →Failing to capture the subtle shifts in value and color in the skin tones.
• →Ignoring the importance of highlights and shadows in creating form.