Atmospheric Perspective is the name given to the natural effect of distance on colours.
Here is an example from Three Sisters: Atmospheric Perspective in the Blue Mountains, a scene in the Blue Mountains, about 90 minutes drive west of Sydney.
Let's take a vertical section of this scene in order to more clearly see what nature does to colour.
Notice how the olive green becomes a blue green in the distance! Same trees, same day, different colour.
Australian native tree colours are mostly low chroma cool grey greens! We will learn how to mix these colours from our Basic Palette.
Here are some examples Three Sisters: Atmospheric Perspective in the Blue Mountains, a scene in the Blue Mountains, about 90 minutes drive west of Sydney.
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From Three Sisters: Atmospheric Perspective in the Blue Mountains. |
Here is a selection of Monet landscapes which feature poppies (Fr. coquelicot).
Poppy field near Argenteuil, 1873 | PAINT THIS
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Walk in the Meadows at Argenteuil, 1873
Explore the subtle colours of a landscape in these iconic Monet.
Paint this charming scene of Monet's first wife Camille, as you see how warm and cool colours work in sunlight and shade.
