Stillleben Mit Früchten, Und Glasware

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · sap green

Achieve the subtle color variations by mixing small amounts of secondary colors into the primary colors. Use white to lighten values and black to darken them. Glazing with thin layers of color will help to create depth and luminosity.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·blending
• ·layering

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the initial layers.
• →Failing to accurately observe and render the subtle value changes.
• →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
• →Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.