The Violonist

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · black

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt umber and white. Create the blue for the table by mixing ultramarine blue and white. Add small amounts of yellow ochre to the white to create the wall color.

techniques

• ·color blocking
• ·simplified forms
• ·visible brushstrokes
• ·limited palette
• ·scumbling

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
• →Using too many colors and creating a muddy effect.
• →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figure and objects.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and dimension.