Sir John Dick

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create the dark blue of the coat. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or a touch of complementary color.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·value studies

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions wrong, especially in the face.
• →Overworking the skin tones and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to capture the subtle value changes that create form.
• →Ignoring the details of the clothing and accessories.