Whose brown hath lovelier grace

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, and adjust the value with white. Use burnt umber and white for the figure's skin tones, adding a touch of cadmium red for the cheeks. Create the blue of the dress by mixing ultramarine blue with white, and add a touch of burnt umber to mute the color.

techniques

• ·blending
• ·layering
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·figure drawing
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the soft, romantic feel.
• →Using too much contrast, which can make the painting look harsh.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth in the landscape.
• →Incorrect proportions of the figure.