Nordsee mit Möwen

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · raw umber · sap green · payne's gray

Mix blues and white for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Create sandy tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Use raw umber and sap green for the dune grass, adding yellow ochre for highlights.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brush texture
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·scumbling
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overblending the clouds, resulting in a flat, unrealistic appearance.
• →Using too much detail in the distant elements, which can flatten the perspective.
• →Making the colors too saturated, which can detract from the overall realism.
• →Neglecting the subtle color variations in the sky and sea.