Portrait of Pavel A. Stroganov

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix skin tones using yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white, with small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Use ivory black and ultramarine blue to create the dark tones of the uniform. Mix gold tones using yellow ochre, raw sienna, and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·rendering of textures

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions of the facial features.
• →Overworking the details of the uniform, resulting in a stiff or unnatural appearance.
• →Failing to create sufficient depth and dimension in the painting.
• →Inconsistent brushstrokes or color mixing.