An experiment, my 2nd ever oil painting after an introductory class. I used only 4 paints, the Zorn palette (Cadmium Red, Black, Yellow Ochre and Titanium White), on the figure. Using an acrylic wash to create a cool, light midtone, I used quick, thin layers of paint to try and suggest the subtle differences between the skin tones in a minimal, pale colour scheme. The background was a mixture of rich blue mixed only with black and white, laid on thicker to help offset the more hesitant strokes on the main subject.