Canyon Sandstone (bolder)

Canyon Sandstone (bolder) color palette: A bolder take on “Canyon Sandstone”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Pale sand, burnt orange and rust: four warm…

A bolder take on “Canyon Sandstone”: richer colors and deeper shadows. Pale sand, burnt orange and rust: four warm earth colors.

Colors

  • background: #F7E8D6
  • main: #D16319
  • secondary: #902000
  • shadow: #23120E

Coloring tips

  • Shade the main color (#D16319) with the shadow color (#23120E): color light first, then add the dark only in the deepest spots.
  • Keep the background (#F7E8D6) for the lightest parts and highlights, or leave the paper white there.
  • Blend the second color (#902000) into the main color (#D16319) for a soft transition.
  • Blend while the ink is still wet, from dark to light, with small circles or short strokes.

A variant of Canyon Sandstone.

Theme: Nature & Flowers.