Lincoln Cathedral, Evening

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · raw sienna

Mix blues and browns to create the dark tones of the cathedral and landscape. Use yellow ochre and white to create the warm glow in the sky and its reflection.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·silhouette painting

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the cathedral, losing the sense of distance.
• →Making the colors too saturated, resulting in a less realistic atmosphere.
• →Ignoring the subtle value changes in the sky and water.
• →Not establishing a clear focal point.