Dutch Ships Revictualling off a Rocky Coast

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · Prussian blue · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of gray for the sky and sea by combining white, black, and a touch of blue or umber. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to add warmth to the cliffs.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·broken color

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating too much contrast in the sky, making it appear unnatural.
• →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.
• →Making the waves too uniform and lacking in movement.