Here's a figure study that I'm going to keep in my studio drawer as a reminder of how much color can derive from a very limited palette (in this case prussian blue, cadmium red and naples yellow)-- a good lesson in general right now, given the new imperative to do more with what we have on hand.
3 comments:
It is energizing to see this - I've been doing some figures studies myself. What great flesh tones with just those three colors!
Hey Susan, I feel like a spy myself checking out your blog. As always, I am impressed with your work ethic. I'd like to know more of the limited palette options you've been trying for the figure - this triad gives lovely and rich tones. You will be pleased that I am using my journal - so glad that in the Washington DC area, one doesn't have to have a full degree from spy school.
Thanks for your comments, Hillary and Susie. I picked this triad because of the red teapot--couldn't get that color except with cadmium. Usually I'd use alizirin in a triad, but cad red works well if you want warmer mixes, especially browns rather than violets. I also don't normally use naples in a triad, but no other way to get that "hospital green" cool light green except with naples and a green-blue like prussian (in watercolor anyway.)
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