The Gastein Valley in the fog

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten the colors and create the hazy effect. Add small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna to warm up the grays.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·soft blending
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·value control

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the distant mountains.
• →Using too much contrast, which can flatten the image.
• →Failing to blend the colors sufficiently to create a hazy effect.
• →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the sky and mountains.