The Count of Floridablanca

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

Achieve the red tones by mixing cadmium red with touches of yellow ochre and burnt umber. Create the skin tones by mixing titanium white, yellow ochre, and a touch of cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue and titanium white for the sash.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture
• ·rendering fabrics

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Incorrect color mixing leading to flat or unnatural tones.