Interior of St Peter's in Rome

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · ivory black

The painting relies heavily on subtle variations of earth tones. Mix different ratios of raw umber, yellow ochre, and titanium white to create a range of warm and cool grays. Use burnt sienna and cadmium red light sparingly to add warmth to the columns and figures.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective, leading to a distorted sense of space.
• →Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and lifeless painting.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures in relation to the architecture.
• →Failing to create a sense of atmospheric depth.