Rocks at Trayas

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · orange · yellow

secondary · green · brown · white

Mix different shades of blue by adding water or a touch of green. Create orange by mixing red and yellow. Achieve brown by mixing orange and blue.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brush texture
• ·watercolor washes
• ·color layering
• ·expressive brushstrokes

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the watercolor.
• →Using too much water and creating muddy colors.
• →Not allowing each layer to dry before applying the next.
• →Being too literal and not simplifying the shapes and colors.