Burring Brook with Bridge

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · viridian green · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix various greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or cadmium yellow. Create grays by mixing ultramarine blue and burnt umber. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brushing
• ·scumbling
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the foliage, resulting in a flat appearance.
• →Not capturing the movement and energy of the water.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
• →Using too much white, making the painting look chalky.