Robert Stewart, Later 1st Marquess of Londonderry

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · viridian · gold

Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and titanium white, with small amounts of red for warmth. Create the green jacket by mixing viridian with yellow ochre and a touch of black.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·drapery

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating muddy or dull skin tones.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.