William Fermor

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · raw umber

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre · viridian

Skin tones are achieved by mixing white, red, and umber with small amounts of yellow ochre. The red coat is a mix of cadmium red and a touch of umber. The background is a muted mix of umber and black.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·portraiture
• ·fabric rendering

common pitfalls

• →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Ignoring subtle value changes in the skin tones.