Gaspe Pink Sky

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · pink · green · red · tan

secondary · blue · white · dark brown · black

Achieve the pink sky by mixing white with a touch of red. The greens can be mixed from blues and yellows, with touches of brown for earthiness. The water is a mix of blue, white, and a hint of dark brown.

techniques

• ·color blocking
• ·simplified forms
• ·scumbling
• ·layering
• ·dry brushing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the shapes.
• →Making the colors too saturated and not achieving the muted tones.
• →Not paying attention to the relative sizes and positions of the elements.
• →Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions between colors.