Tobias Restores his Father's Sight

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red ochre · ultramarine blue · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · raw sienna

Achieve the flesh tones by mixing red ochre, titanium white, and a touch of yellow ochre. Create shadows by adding burnt umber and ivory black to the base colors. Use thin washes of ultramarine blue and white to create the atmospheric perspective in the background.

techniques

• ·underpainting
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Overworking the details before establishing the basic values.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or unrealistic.