Sunset in Africa

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium orange

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for the darker tones in the mountains and clouds. Use yellow ochre and titanium white for the lighter areas of the sky and landscape. Add cadmium orange to create the sunset colors.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the foreground.
• →Creating too much contrast between the light and dark areas.
• →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
• →Using colors that are too saturated.