Retrat De La Filla De L'artista

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining black, white, and umber. Achieve skin tones by mixing white, sienna, and small amounts of red and yellow. Use blue and white to create the gray-blue of the clothing.

techniques

• ·alla prima
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·blending
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality of the original.
• →Using too much detail in the background, which can distract from the main subject.
• →Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the skin tones, resulting in a flat or lifeless appearance.
• →Getting the proportions wrong, especially in the face.