Carioca Square, Rio De Janeiro

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and gray for the sky by blending ultramarine blue, titanium white, and a touch of burnt umber. Create warm earth tones for the buildings and hills by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and raw sienna.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·linear perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering

common pitfalls

• →Failing to establish a strong sense of perspective, resulting in a flat or distorted image.
• →Overworking the details, making the painting look too busy or cluttered.
• →Ignoring the subtle gradations of color and value, resulting in a lack of depth and atmosphere.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the buildings and figures.