Flussmündung Mit Befestigter Stadt

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix blues and whites for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Use burnt umber and raw sienna for the buildings, mixing in white to create lighter tones and black for shadows. For the water, mix blues, greens, and blacks to create depth and reflections.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering reflections
• ·building texture

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the buildings, leading to a cluttered appearance.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the painting.
• →Using too much contrast, making the painting look harsh.
• →Not paying enough attention to the reflections in the water.