Flowers in a Glass Vase on a Marble Table

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · alizarin crimson · viridian

Achieve the subtle pinks by mixing titanium white with alizarin crimson and a touch of yellow ochre. Create the deep greens by mixing ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, and burnt umber. Use glazes of alizarin crimson and burnt umber to create the dark shadows.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·layering
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a strong sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and unrealistic.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in light and shadow.