Part one of a colourful chameleon

part 2 of the Face in the Theatre. This week gently build up the face and costume in fine layers and details, increase the shadows and balance the composition.

Part one of a two week project. This week lay in the background with a limited palette and develop different techniquea.

A tropical beach scene .

Paint some dramatic clouds using a restricted palette and gentle layering technique.

A study in mixing and using purples.

A study of roses using a limited palette of pure colours ; pink, orange and ultramarine violet. Add sap greem and Ultramarine fo rthe background. Learn to build up the layers from very pale to more intense colour without mixing in the palette.

Investigate transparent layers in this umbrella design and find out how layering can create different colours without mixing.