Saint Peter

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Mix various shades of blue and brown to create the dark water and sky. Use white to lighten the skin tones and fabrics, and mix red and yellow ochre to create the flesh tones.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the water and sky.
• →Not paying enough attention to the light source.