Wilma with a Cat

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · viridian · yellow ochre

Mix skin tones by blending burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, and a touch of cadmium red. Create the plaid pattern by mixing viridian and yellow ochre with burnt umber and white to achieve the various shades of green, brown, and beige.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·color mixing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering fur
• ·fabric texture

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect proportions of the figure or cat.
• →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
• →Ignoring the subtle shifts in value and color.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the background.