Flock between two twilights

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · grey · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · white · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greys by combining ultramarine blue and burnt umber with varying amounts of white. Achieve earth tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and raw sienna.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brush texture
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·simplified forms
• ·layering washes

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details, losing the loose and expressive quality.
• →Making the values too uniform, flattening the sense of depth.
• →Using too much water, resulting in uncontrolled washes.
• →Not simplifying the forms of the sheep enough, making them appear cluttered.