Complementary Method For All Blends
I have Titanium White, Chrome Green, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Payne’s Gray, Cobalt Violet, Medium Yellow, Raw Sienna, and Burnt Sienna on my palette.
We’re going to use brushes ranging from size 10 to some liners for details.
Let’s start with the sky, using Titanium White and Cerulean Blue. I’ll also add a touch of Cobalt Violet.
I prepare a small amount of paint since it’s just for the sky. It’s important to always try to make the necessary mixes to avoid wasting too much paint.
I’ll slightly dull the mixture… how?
By adding the complementary color. We can use any of the Earth tones. In this case, I’ll add a pinch of Raw Sienna.
Sometimes it’s imperceptible, but it dulls it slightly, reducing the saturation.
I’ll add a bit of turpentine and start covering the canvas.
It doesn’t matter if we go over the lines of the sketch. It’s always better to start with the background.
As I move towards my right, I’ll add more violet.
Now, we have a fairly even sky. Later on, I’ll add some clouds, and it’s important to be cautious and paint them while the paint is still fresh.
Whenever possible, it’s best to keep the mixes well separated so that we can return to that color for corrections or for mixing with another. This way, it’s always ready and separate from the rest.
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