Home from the Sea

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · Prussian blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and Prussian blue, and create subtle variations in browns by adding small amounts of red or blue to burnt umber. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques

• ·layering
• ·blending
• ·scumbling
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the background, which can flatten the image.
• →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in light and shadow.
• →Failing to establish a clear focal point.