What colors do you use in creating your lego mosaic art portraits

Many times I get asked about using various colors in my lego art.  although there are a large spectrum of colors available and various shades of some colors, more is not always better. 

Keeping it simple.  Using negative space and creating an effect with a few colors appears more appealing than filling the lego mosaic with 'all' colors available.

The Cost.  Cost is also a factor and can sometimes price out some customers.  It is not unheard of to pay any where from .05 to .20 cents per lego element and if you are creating a 20 x 20 inch design you might be installing close to 2500 pieces!

Common colors.  Generally White, black, light and dark bluish gray are some basic colors I use in most designs.  Colors such as medium orange and blue, yellow,brown and tan are also frequently used with moderation.

The design process begins with finding the right mix of color and transferring that over to lego colors.