French Coastal Scene

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson

Mix varying amounts of white with blue and crimson to achieve the subtle hues of the sky. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the land, adding small amounts of green and blue to create shadows.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·broken color
• ·scumbling
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Creating too much contrast and making the painting look harsh.
• →Failing to simplify the complex shapes of the buildings and landscape.
• →Not blending the colors sufficiently to create a sense of unity.