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    Oct 02, 2020 3 minutes

    AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

    Careful comparison is the key to capturing seasonal colour, says DAVID BELLAMY

    Critical observation and careful analysis of a scene are vital to create an authentic looking result; try to develop these methods until they become second nature. Whether you are working from life or from a photograph, constantly compare the heights, sizes, tones and colour temperature of each feature. Compare the brightness of adjacent colours and how they react with each other. Consider how you can emphasise the strength of colour or create strong contrasts to ensure a focal point stands out.

    NOVEMBER COLOURS

    Sketching colours and their interaction

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