The West Front of Clumber House, Nottinghamshire

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, raw umber, and a touch of blue. Create atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors for distant elements.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·wet-on-wet blending
• ·scumbling
• ·layering
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the distant landscape, which can flatten the sense of depth.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, which can make the painting look unnatural.
• →Neglecting the importance of value contrast in creating form and depth.
• →Failing to blend the colors properly, which can result in a choppy or uneven appearance.