Portrait of Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of skin tones by combining white, red, umber, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use blue and black to create the dark tones of the hat and clothing. Mix white with a touch of blue and umber for the background.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·layering
• ·scumbling
• ·soft edges
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Making the edges too sharp and defined.
• →Failing to capture the subtle variations in color and value.
• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.