The Madonna del Latte

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix skin tones using yellow ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white. Use small amounts of cadmium red for warmth. Achieve the green by mixing viridian green and ivory black.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·portraiture
• ·drapery study

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a muddy or unnatural appearance.
• →Failing to create a strong sense of light and shadow.
• →Neglecting the details of the faces.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.