Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · ivory black

Mix various shades of brown and ochre for the figures and landscape. Use blue and white to create the sky and highlights. Add small amounts of red to warm up the skin tones.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·figure drawing
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Inaccurate rendering of light and shadow.