Fantasy image from the Norwegian saga era

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · raw umber · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white, adding small amounts of blue or umber for subtle color variations. Use yellow ochre and white to create the warm glow around the moon.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the rocks and clouds.
• →Making the values too uniform, losing the sense of depth.
• →Not blending the colors sufficiently, resulting in a choppy appearance.
• →Failing to create a strong focal point around the moon.