Still Life with Crab, Poultry, and Fruit

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ivory black · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw sienna

Achieve the rich dark tones by mixing burnt umber and ivory black. Create the red hues of the lobster and berries by mixing cadmium red with touches of yellow ochre and burnt umber. Use ultramarine blue and titanium white to create the blue patterns on the porcelain.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·layering
• ·rendering textures

common pitfalls

• →Getting lost in the details too early before establishing the overall value structure.
• →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the initial layers.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Inaccurate color mixing leading to flat or unrealistic tones.