Two girls standing on the birch trunk

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of blue and brown with white to create the sky, field, and figures. Use yellow ochre and a touch of red to warm the skin tones.

techniques

• ·blocking in
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·simplification of form

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality.
• →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
• →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
• →Incorrect proportions of the figures.