The captive

approach — 7 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Use burnt umber and ivory black to create the dark tones, and mix titanium white with small amounts of other colors to create the lighter tones. Mix cadmium red and yellow ochre to achieve the red and orange hues in the flag and clothing.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·dry brushing

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall effect.
• →Not paying enough attention to the lighting and shadows.