Portrait of Clara Mazureau

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Skin tones are achieved through subtle mixes of white, umber, sienna, and a touch of red. The dress is primarily white with subtle gray and blue undertones. The background uses muted greens and browns.

techniques

• ·portrait painting
• ·glazing
• ·blending
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering fabric

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a muddy or lifeless appearance.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in light and shadow on the dress.
• →Creating too much contrast, making the painting look harsh.