Werl Altarpiece - St. Barbara

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · olive green · burnt umber · ivory black · yellow ochre

secondary · red ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue · gold

The olive green is achieved by mixing yellow ochre, ivory black, and a touch of ultramarine blue. The various browns are created by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and ivory black. The gold is achieved by mixing yellow ochre and burnt sienna with white highlights.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·linear perspective
• ·rendering drapery

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figure or architectural elements.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of form.
• →Failing to create a convincing sense of depth and space.
• →Inaccurate color mixing, resulting in a muddy or unrealistic palette.