Forest house in the winter forest

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber to create the cool tones of the snow and sky. Use ochre and sienna to add warmth to the cabin and trees.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the snow, resulting in a flat, lifeless surface.
• →Failing to create enough contrast between the light and dark areas.
• →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the sky and snow.
• →Making the tree branches too uniform and symmetrical.