Calvary

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Achieve the dark, moody tones by mixing burnt umber and ivory black. Use titanium white to create highlights and lighter shades. Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark sky. Add small amounts of cadmium red light to create the reddish glow in the sky and on the figures.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·grisaille underpainting
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details, leading to a loss of atmosphere.
• →Failing to establish a strong value structure, resulting in a flat painting.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated, disrupting the overall mood.
• →Not simplifying the complex scene enough, making the painting look cluttered.