Portrait of Elisabeth of Bohemia

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

secondary · ivory black · viridian green · ultramarine blue

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. The orange dress is a mix of red and yellow ochre. Use small amounts of black to darken shadows and create depth.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering lace

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Making the lace too harsh and unrealistic.
• →Failing to capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow.