Spring

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · red · blue · green · yellow

secondary · black · white · brown

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create variations by adding white or brown. Achieve the skin tones by mixing yellow, white, and a touch of red.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·dry brushing
• ·color mixing
• ·simplification of forms
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality of the brushstrokes.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and not blending them properly.
• →Failing to simplify the forms and creating a painting that is too realistic.
• →Ignoring the importance of texture in the grass and sky.