North Shore, Lake Superior

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · viridian green · cadmium yellow

Mix blues and white for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Use burnt umber and viridian green to create the dark tones in the mountains, and mix yellow ochre and white for highlights.

techniques

• ·layering
• ·color mixing
• ·scumbling
• ·blending
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Overblending, which can flatten the forms.
• →Using too much dark paint too early, which can make the painting look muddy.
• →Neglecting the subtle color variations in the sky and water.
• →Not establishing a clear value structure before adding details.