Oil on Board 8″ x 8″
I had run out of my Ampersand Gesso Boards – So for this study switched back to a slightly larger primed board. Since starting this recent batch of still life paintings, one change I made to my palette was including Phtalo Blue. This is a really powerful turquoise sort of blue, very popular with Bob Ross when he was painting his skies.
What I really liked about this study was the opportunity to include a small strip of really saturated Phtalo Blue behind the satsumas – As the complementary colour to orange – I think it really makes the satsumas pop!
you can find out more about the history of Phtalo Blue in the link below and if you include it in your palette, remember a little goes a long way!
Pigment Stories: The Unique Qualities of Phthalo Pigments