End of an Era

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix various shades of gray and brown for the buildings and tracks. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding touches of red and yellow to create subtle color variations. Mix burnt umber and ultramarine for dark shadows.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·color mixing
• ·blending
• ·rendering details

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective of the railroad tracks and buildings.
• →Overly harsh or unnatural color choices.
• →Lack of attention to detail in the rendering of the buildings and train cars.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.