The Pool of Bethesda

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ivory black

Mix raw sienna and ultramarine blue with white to create the various tones of the sky and distant buildings. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre to create the warm tones of the walls and foreground. Add small amounts of cadmium red to warm up the browns.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·linear perspective

common pitfalls

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