Saint Clotilde In Prayer At The Foot Of The Tomb Of Saint Martin

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the subtle skin tones by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow ochre. Create the architectural colors by mixing raw umber with white and a touch of blue or red for variation.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions of the figure and architectural elements.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or bright.