On the way to the market

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining burnt umber, ultramarine blue, and white. Use yellow ochre and white for the warm tones of the buildings. Add small amounts of cadmium red and viridian green to create subtle color variations.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·broken color

common pitfalls

• →Getting the perspective wrong, especially with the buildings.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and not creating a sense of atmosphere.
• →Neglecting the importance of value contrast.