The Small Taormin

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red

Mix various shades of brown and red by combining burnt sienna, raw umber, and cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the cool tones of the sky and mountains. Add yellow ochre to lighten and warm the browns and reds.

techniques

• ·dry brush texture
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·color mixing
• ·layering
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

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