View of the Convent of Ara Coeli with Pines

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black · sap green

Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue. Use glazes of thinned color to create subtle variations in value and hue.

techniques

• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·glazing
• ·dry brushing
• ·blending
• ·value study

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details in the background, losing the sense of distance.
• →Using colors that are too saturated, creating an unrealistic effect.
• →Failing to establish a clear value structure, resulting in a flat image.
• →Neglecting the importance of soft edges and subtle transitions.