View of Zierikzee

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Burnt umber · Titanium white

secondary · Yellow ochre · Cadmium red

Mix the sky color by gradually adding white to Prussian blue. Create the cityscape color by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red. Use white to lighten the colors for highlights and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques

• ·Atmospheric perspective
• ·Glazing
• ·Dry brushing
• ·Rendering reflections

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details too early in the process.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
• →Making the reflections too bright or too sharp.
• →Not paying attention to the relative scale of the figures and the buildings.