The next step is to paint the large rock formation in the center. These rocks are painted using the same basic colors as the rocks on the right side, only using different intensities. Prepare a wash of the following:
Indian Red
Burnt Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Wet the entire area of rock with clean water and allow to dry until the paper is no longer shiny, but still wet.
Using a light wash of Indian Red, paint the entire rock area using a large round bush or a flat brush - which ever you are more comfortable using. I used a #10 round brush. While the first coat of Indian Red is wet, drop deeper shades of Indian Red into specific areas to create shadows, and add movement to the rock.
Add additional colors that vary in intensity from light to dark of true colors and mixes of the above colors referring to the photo for shape and color.
Allow to dry and look at the rock formation to determine areas that may need to be deepened. Use a dry brush, if desired to add texture to the rock.
Next blog, we will work on the foreground sand and grassy areas.
Until then......
Happy Painting!
Karen
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