Exterior of a farmhouse with a woman sitting in front of the porch

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Create warm grays for the sky by mixing white, burnt umber, and a hint of blue.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early.
• →Creating overly saturated colors.
• →Ignoring the subtle value shifts.
• →Failing to establish a strong focal point.