Lumber Schooner in New York's Lower Bay

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix sky colors by blending white with small amounts of blue and yellow. Achieve sunset hues by mixing red, yellow, and white. Use umber and blue to create the darker tones in the water and boats.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering reflections
• ·linear perspective
• ·color gradients

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details, especially in the distant elements.
• →Creating too much contrast in the water, making it appear choppy.
• →Failing to accurately depict the perspective of the boats.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, resulting in an unrealistic sky.