Children by a Creek

approach — 7 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of burnt umber to other colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·wet-on-dry blending
• ·rendering figures

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early.
• →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
• →Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.
• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
• →Failing to capture the subtle reflections in the water.