Pilgrims on the Via Cassia, Rome

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · payne's gray

Achieve the atmospheric haze by mixing white with small amounts of blue, red, and umber. Use varying proportions to create subtle color shifts in the sky and distant landscape.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·broken color
• ·linear perspective

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the distant landscape, losing the sense of atmospheric perspective.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, resulting in a painting that lacks depth and realism.
• →Neglecting the importance of value contrast in creating form and depth.
• →Failing to establish a clear focal point, resulting in a composition that lacks visual interest.