Portrait of George IV, when Prince of Wales

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · crimson red · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of crimson. Create the deep blues of the cloak by mixing ultramarine blue and ivory black. Use glazes of crimson and raw umber to add depth to the red drapery.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·fabric rendering
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
• →Oversimplifying the details of the clothing.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or unnatural.