The Schooner 'Jane' of Bath, Maine

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · ivory black · cadmium orange

Mix different proportions of yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white to achieve the sky's warm glow. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create the dark tones of the ships and water. Add white for highlights.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the sky and losing the soft, blended effect.
• →Making the ships too detailed and distracting from the overall scene.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the water.
• →Using too much contrast, resulting in a harsh and unrealistic image.