View of the interior of the Colosseum

approach — 8 steps

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones of the buildings and ruins by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and white. Create the sky by blending ultramarine blue and white. Use small amounts of cadmium red to add warmth to the brick.

techniques

• ·glazing
• ·scumbling
• ·dry brushing
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
• →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
• →Ignoring the principles of atmospheric perspective.