4 Instructors
Jill Stefani Wagner

Capturing Atmospheric Perspective in Your Landscapes

Hazy hills that fade into the distance give a painting its breath and sense of place. In this tutorial you’ll learn how a simple alcohol wash and four value shifts can push depth miles back without losing colour vibrancy.

Materials

UART Grade 400 Pad – 9 × 12 in

Isopropyl alcohol (70 %)

Kneaded eraser

Paper towels & masking tape

Soft pastels – muted earth set + 2 accent brights

2 cm flat bristle brush

Vine charcoal (light under-drawing)

Stephanie Birdsall

www.stephaniebirdsall.com
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