Portrait of Doge Marcantonio Trevisani

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Achieve the rich reds and oranges by mixing cadmium red with burnt sienna and yellow ochre. Use ivory black and raw umber to create the dark background and shadows. Mix white with small amounts of other colors to create highlights.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·layering
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or unnatural.
• →Neglecting the importance of subtle color variations.