Girl with Dog

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · yellow · green · blue · red

secondary · white · brown · orange

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Vary the greens by adding small amounts of red or brown. Create the dog's fur color by mixing orange, brown, and white.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·color mixing
• ·simplification of forms
• ·geometric abstraction
• ·flat color application

common pitfalls

• →Overcomplicating the forms and adding too much detail.
• →Blending colors too much and losing the distinct color changes.
• →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figure and dog.
• →Ignoring the overall harmony of the colors.