View of the Vaulting of the Sacristy of St. John

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · viridian green · cadmium red · titanium white

Achieve skin tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and white; create variations by adding small amounts of red or blue. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and adjust the shade with white or umber.

techniques

• ·figure drawing
• ·foreshortening
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·geometric composition

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate proportions in the figures due to the complex poses and foreshortening.
• →Difficulty creating a sense of depth and perspective in the architectural setting.
• →Overly bright or saturated colors that detract from the overall harmony of the painting.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in light and shadow, resulting in a flat or unrealistic appearance.