View of Gorée

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · raw umber · payne's gray

Mix varying shades of gray by combining black and white. Use raw umber to add warmth to some areas, and payne's gray to create cooler shadows.

techniques

• ·hatching
• ·cross-hatching
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·glazing

common pitfalls

• →Failing to establish a strong value structure early on.
• →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
• →Ignoring the principles of perspective, leading to a flat or distorted image.
• →Creating overly uniform textures, resulting in a lack of visual interest.