Young woman from Ciociaria

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of red. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Mix burnt umber and ultramarine for dark shadows.

techniques

• ·portraiture
• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the skin tones, resulting in a muddy appearance.
• →Failing to capture the likeness of the subject.
• →Using too much detail too early in the process.
• →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the skin and clothing.