Triumph of Charles III at the Battle of Velletri

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Achieve the flesh tones by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow ochre. Create the darks by mixing burnt umber and black, and adjust the values with white. Use ultramarine blue to create atmospheric effects in the background.

techniques

• ·alla prima
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the spontaneity of the brushwork.
• →Creating a flat, lifeless image by not paying attention to the value structure.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and not creating a sense of atmosphere.
• →Failing to capture the movement and energy of the scene.