Cyfarthfa Ironworks Interior at Night

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · payne's gray · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix warm browns and grays by combining burnt umber, yellow ochre, and payne's gray. Use white to create highlights and lighten the overall tones. Mix red and yellow to create the glow of the furnaces.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·linear perspective
• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing
• ·rendering light and shadow

common pitfalls

• →Inaccurate perspective can ruin the sense of depth and realism.
• →Overworking the details can make the painting look stiff and unnatural.
• →Failing to establish a clear light source can create a confusing composition.
• →Ignoring atmospheric perspective can flatten the image.