Principal Court of the Convent of Saint Catherine

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and cerulean blue to create the various shades of white for the buildings. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre to create the warm tones of the wood and clothing.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Failing to establish a strong sense of perspective.
• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
• →Ignoring the subtle variations in value and color on the white surfaces.