Valkyrien

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · raw sienna

Achieve the cloud colors by mixing white with small amounts of yellow ochre, burnt umber, and ultramarine blue. The horse is primarily ivory black with burnt umber and touches of blue for depth. The skin tones are achieved by mixing white, cadmium red, and yellow ochre.

techniques

• ·Glazing: Use thin layers of transparent color to build up depth and luminosity.
• ·Scumbling: Apply broken, textured brushstrokes to create a sense of atmosphere and movement.
• ·Chiaroscuro: Use strong contrasts of light and shadow to create drama and volume.
• ·Blending: Smoothly blend colors together to create soft transitions and atmospheric effects.
• ·Dry brushing: Use a dry brush to create texture and highlights on the horse's mane and tail.

common pitfalls

• →Getting the proportions of the figures and horses wrong.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Using colors that are too saturated and not blending them properly.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and perspective.