Drinkers in the yard

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · red oxide

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth colors with white and small amounts of blue or yellow. Use thin glazes to build up color depth.

techniques

• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·dry brushing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
• →Ignoring the subtle tonal variations in the landscape.
• →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.