Winter Landscape with Violet Lights

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

secondary · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Mix violet tones by combining ultramarine blue and alizarin crimson. Achieve the sky color by mixing yellow, white, and a touch of blue. Use burnt umber for the dark tree trunks.

techniques

• ·dry brush texture
• ·broken color
• ·atmospheric perspective
• ·scumbling
• ·color mixing

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality.
• →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
• →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
• →Not varying the brushstrokes enough to create texture.