The Bedroom

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · red ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · ivory black · cadmium yellow

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing burnt umber and yellow ochre with white. Use small amounts of blue and black to create shadows and cool tones. Red ochre mixed with white creates the pinkish tones of the woman's shirt.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·chiaroscuro
• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective leading to a distorted space
• →Overly saturated colors that detract from the muted atmosphere
• →Neglecting the subtle value shifts that create depth
• →Poorly rendered figures that lack anatomical accuracy