The facade of the Teatro alla Scala

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the subtle variations in the buildings by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber and yellow ochre. Create the atmospheric sky by blending blues, whites, and touches of yellow ochre and burnt sienna.

techniques

• ·linear perspective
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·rendering

common pitfalls

• →Incorrect perspective can ruin the sense of depth and realism.
• →Overworking the details can make the painting look stiff and unnatural.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figures and animals will detract from the overall realism.
• →Failing to create a sense of atmosphere will make the painting look flat.