Apfelernte

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · red · green · white · orange

secondary · yellow · black · blue

Mix different shades of red by adding white or black. Create the green skin tone by mixing green with yellow and a touch of red. Use white to lighten the shirt and add highlights.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brush
• ·color mixing
• ·simplification of form

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality.
• →Using too many colors and creating a muddy effect.
• →Not simplifying the forms enough and making the painting look too realistic.
• →Ignoring the importance of visible brushstrokes in creating texture.