November Afternoon, Stapleton Park

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · raw sienna · payne's gray · cadmium orange

Achieve the golden sky by mixing yellow ochre and white, with a touch of burnt sienna. Use burnt umber and payne's gray for the darker tones of the trees and wall. Mix raw sienna and cadmium orange for the leaves on the path.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing
• ·scumbling
• ·linear perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the background, losing the atmospheric effect.
• →Making the colors too saturated, resulting in a less realistic look.
• →Ignoring the subtle value changes that create depth.
• →Not establishing a strong sense of perspective in the path.