Saint Cecilia of Rome

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · viridian green · cadmium yellow

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Create the blue drapery by mixing ultramarine blue with white and a hint of black for shadows. The green is a mix of viridian and yellow ochre.

techniques

• ·figure drawing
• ·drapery rendering
• ·glazing
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overly harsh or muddy color mixing.
• →Lack of attention to detail in the drapery folds.
• →Poor blending of skin tones, resulting in a flat appearance.