The Return of Marcus Sextus

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining black, umber, and white. Use red and yellow ochre sparingly to add warmth to skin tones and fabrics.

techniques

• ·chiaroscuro
• ·glazing
• ·figure drawing
• ·drapery rendering
• ·underpainting

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.