Saturday, 21 December 2013

Lesson No.13 - Adding Emphasis to Highlights in Oils

As we proceed down the canvas towards the viewer, the colour of the water becomes more intense and the contrasts are stronger.  I decided to introduce Cerulean Blue to this middle section of water where the light is strongest.  Cerulean Blue is a very pretty blue and will add emphasis to the highlights.  Also, for the shadow areas, I am mixing the Cerulean with Ultramarine Blue with a dot of yellow for that greyer, murkier look.


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  1. Beth Niquette22 December 2013 at 03:23

    This is SO helpful. You inspire me to want to try oils. Merry Christmas dear Friend!

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    1. How to Oil Paint - Ask Barb6 January 2014 at 11:54

      Thanks Beth. Hope you had a merry Christmas too! Looking forward to another fun year of painting!

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