Dawn After the Wreck

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · cadmium red light

Mix yellow ochre and white for the sky, ultramarine blue and white for the sea, and burnt sienna with raw umber for the beach. Use cadmium red light sparingly for the clouds.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the loose, atmospheric feel.
• →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth with color and value.
• →Making the dog too detailed and distracting from the overall scene.