Portrait of Juana of Austria with a Young Girl

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Achieve skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of cadmium red light. Darken shadows with raw umber and ivory black. Use ultramarine blue to create the cool tones in the sky.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·rendering fabric
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Failing to establish accurate proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Neglecting the subtle color variations in the clothing.
• →Creating a flat, lifeless background.
• →Ignoring the reflective qualities of the jewelry.