The Krouta Game

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and beige by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, and white. Use small amounts of blue and red to create cooler and warmer tones. Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, cadmium red light, and a touch of raw umber.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·underpainting
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture

common pitfalls

• →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
• →Neglecting the importance of accurate proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.
• →Ignoring subtle value changes in the skin tones and drapery.