Artist's Palette

Fallen

STEP ONE

Start with a strong all-over background colour of Phthalo Blue mixed with a touch of Phthalo Green to create a vibrant summer feel to the entire painting. Prepare your composition using reference photographs, taking care to ensure that the fallen tree trunk perspective takes the viewer’s eye across the water and into the far bank.

Using a warm mix of Phthalo Blue and Permanent Alizarin,

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