Still Life with Two Tables

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix browns and grays by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten values and create highlights. Add small amounts of secondary colors to create subtle variations.

techniques

• ·layering
• ·dry brushing
• ·color mixing
• ·scumbling
• ·impasto

common pitfalls

• →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
• →Ignoring the underlying structure and form of the objects.
• →Applying paint too thickly too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.