The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · white · brown · yellow

secondary · blue · gray · black · ochre

Achieve the red uniforms by mixing a deep crimson with touches of brown and white for highlights. The sky is a mix of blues, grays, and whites, with subtle variations to create depth.

techniques

• ·figure drawing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Getting lost in details too early before establishing the overall composition.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Inaccurate figure drawing and proportions.
• →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the initial layers.