SS. Vincent of Saragossa, James and Saint Eustace, Altarpiece of the Cardinal of Portugal

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red ochre · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · gold · sky blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the rich reds by mixing red ochre with burnt sienna and a touch of black. Create skin tones by blending white, ochre, and a small amount of red. Use glazes of diluted colors to add depth and luminosity.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·drapery study
• ·portraiture
• ·linear perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to establish a clear light source.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures.
• →Muddying the colors by over-mixing.