Loggia (the Founding of Rome)

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · Prussian blue · cadmium red light

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue or red. Use thin washes of color to build up the layers and create depth.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·underpainting
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Using colors that are too saturated.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Incorrect proportions of figures and architecture