Sir George H. Fisher-Smith

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones by combining white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red and umber. Darken colors with ivory black and lighten with titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create neutral grays for shadows.

techniques

• ·portrait painting
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a flat or lifeless appearance.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Ignoring the subtle value changes that create a sense of depth.
• →Getting lost in the details before establishing the overall composition.