Native American encampment

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · Prussian blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of white with yellow ochre and burnt umber for the teepees. Use Prussian blue and white for the sky, adding touches of yellow ochre for the sunset glow. Mix greens from Prussian blue, yellow ochre, and burnt umber for the landscape.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering form with light and shadow

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the background, losing the sense of depth.
• →Making the colors too saturated, resulting in an unnatural look.
• →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
• →Incorrect proportions of the teepees and figures.