Sunset Calm in the Bay of Fundy

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium orange · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the sunset colors by blending yellow ochre, cadmium orange, and titanium white. Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark tones of the ships and coastline. Use a touch of raw sienna to warm up the water reflections.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·rendering reflections
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions.
• →Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the sky and water.
• →Making the ships too bright and detracting from the sunset.