The Robing of the Bride

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · skin tones (yellow ochre, titanium white, alizarin crimson) · blue-green

secondary · purple · grey · black · white

Achieve the skin tones by mixing yellow ochre, titanium white, and a touch of alizarin crimson. The red robe requires mixing various shades of red with burnt umber and a touch of black for shadows.

techniques

• ·dry brush texture
• ·layering
• ·glazing
• ·color blending
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the textures, resulting in a muddy appearance.
• →Failing to capture the subtle shifts in color and value, leading to a flat and lifeless painting.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures.
• →Ignoring the importance of the background in creating a sense of depth.