Rua em Røros

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · yellow · gray · white

secondary · blue · brown · black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white or gray. The aged look of the buildings can be created by layering different shades of the primary colors and adding touches of brown or black.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·color layering
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·blending

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective can ruin the sense of depth.
• →Overworking the colors can make the painting look muddy.
• →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the sky and buildings.
• →Failing to capture the aged and weathered look of the buildings.