The Breiddin Hills, near Welshpool

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · raw sienna · payne's gray · titanium white

Mix blues and greys for the sky. Use varying proportions of burnt umber, yellow ochre, and raw sienna to create the earth tones. Add white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·dry brush texture
• ·glazing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·layering washes

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the foreground, losing the sense of depth.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, resulting in an unnatural appearance.
• →Failing to create a smooth transition between the sky and the hills.
• →Not diluting the washes enough, leading to a heavy or muddy look.