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Great work!
I could tell you all here I know about color but it would fill an entire book. Fortunately, such books have already been written, and much better than anything I could write, too.
To recommend just one, look for "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter" by James Gurney.
For more recommendations, check the huge book list in my journal: [link]
I don't remember how the palette for this painting looked like (2 years is a long time). My best advice is to try to limit yourself to only the most important colors you think you'll need but perhaps less than ten per palette.
oh less than ten, i see... i have about 13 now and my teachers asked me to add more... but i'll try yours!
one more question, you start with lots of turpentine in the beginning and slowly add more pigment right? no mediums etc?
once again thanks a lot!
Not too much turpentine (or diluent), just as little as necessary. We used an odorless solvent.
Yes, the principle "fat on lean" always applies for oil painting. The medium should be slightly richer (more oil) with each layer. Your teacher is supposed to know that (otherwise find another school)
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