Luxembourg, the capital of the Duchy

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · raw umber · cadmium red light · viridian

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with small amounts of blue and white. Use glazes to create depth and subtle color variations.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·rendering architectural details
• ·dry brushing for texture

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective leading to a distorted image.
• →Overly saturated colors that detract from the historical feel.
• →Lack of detail in the architectural elements.
• →Ignoring atmospheric perspective, resulting in a flat image.