Banks of the Loing, Saint Mammes

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · viridian green · cadmium yellow · raw umber

Mix blues and whites for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Create greens by mixing blues and yellows, and use burnt sienna and raw umber to create earth tones for the buildings and trees.

techniques

• ·broken brushstrokes
• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·scumbling
• ·color layering
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details, losing the impressionistic feel.
• →Making the reflections too literal and symmetrical.
• →Not capturing the subtle color variations in the sky and water.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.