The Household Brigade Passing to the Ypres Salient, Cassel

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, white, and small amounts of red, blue, and yellow. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, and add a touch of red or yellow for warmth.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·scumbling
• ·broken color
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·linear perspective

common pitfalls

• →Getting the perspective wrong, leading to distorted buildings.
• →Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural look.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, making the painting look garish.