The cat on the window

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt sienna · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix blue and brown for shadows. Use diluted washes for lighter areas. Mix yellow ochre with burnt sienna for warmer tones.

techniques

• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·layering washes
• ·dry brush texture
• ·lifting color
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive style.
• →Using too much water and creating muddy colors.
• →Making the colors too saturated and losing the soft, muted tones.
• →Not allowing each layer to dry before applying the next.