Knightsbridge from Sloane Street, London (Fine December Morning)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the colors and create atmospheric haze. Add small amounts of red and yellow to warm up the browns.

techniques

• ·broken color
• ·scumbling
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·alla prima
• ·gestural brushwork

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
• →Creating overly sharp edges and outlines.
• →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and unnatural.