Queen Tamar of Georgia

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · white · blue · yellow

secondary · black · gray · pink

Mix white with small amounts of red, blue, and yellow to create the subtle variations in the robe. Use black to darken the blue and create shadows.

techniques

• ·blocking
• ·layering
• ·dry brushing
• ·scumbling
• ·simplified form

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
• →Making the colors too saturated and bright.
• →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figure.
• →Failing to capture the texture of the robe and background.