FISHING BOATS AT VILLEFRANCHE

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of black. Use yellow ochre and white for the sky, and add blue and umber for the water. Mix umber and blue for the dark areas of the boats and buildings.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating reflections that are too bright or too symmetrical.
• →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
• →Using colors that are too saturated.