Three Saints (Matthew, Catherine of Alexandria and John the Evangelist)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · green · gold · white

secondary · blue · brown · grey · purple

Achieve the subtle variations in the drapery by mixing primary colors with white or grey. Use glazes to create depth and luminosity in the reds and greens. The gold background can be achieved with metallic paint or by layering yellows and browns.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·layering
• ·blending
• ·dry brushing
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early.
• →Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions.
• →Failing to capture the subtle expressions of the figures.
• →Making the gold background too flat and uniform.