Maligne Lake, Jasper Park

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber with varying amounts of titanium white to achieve the different shades of gray and blue-gray in the mountains and sky. Use yellow ochre and raw sienna to add warmth to the highlights.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·glazing
• ·color mixing
• ·geometric simplification

common pitfalls

• →Overcomplicating the shapes of the mountains.
• →Using too much detail in the reflections.
• →Creating harsh transitions between values.
• →Not achieving a sense of depth in the sky and water.