The Meeting Place - Under the Tree

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Alizarin crimson · Yellow ochre

secondary · Sap green · Burnt sienna · Payne's gray

Achieve the dress color by mixing Prussian blue and Alizarin crimson, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Create the tree bark color by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and a touch of Prussian blue.

techniques

• ·Glazing
• ·Dry brushing
• ·Layering
• ·Wet-on-dry
• ·Color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the background, which can flatten the image.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, which can make the painting look unnatural.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Inaccurate proportions of the figure.