Self-portrait

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Dark clothing is created by mixing black and burnt umber. Use thin glazes to build up color and value.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong, especially in the face.
• →Overworking the skin tones and making them look muddy.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.
• →Not paying enough attention to the details in the hands and face.