To make the pinker adobe for this iconic Santa Fe Restaurant, a little different color recipe is used. The #1 and #2 mixes are basically the same as always. #1 = Ultramarine Blue + MUD (2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Alizarin Crimson) + White while #2 = MUD + Cadmium Orange + a little Ultramarine Blue + White. But the real difference is in the #3 mixes for the lighter adobe colors. These four shades are all mixtures, in various proportions, of White + MUD + Cadmium Orange + ALIZARIN CRIMSON. The addition of ALIZARIN CRIMSON is what gives the pink cast to the adobe.
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Some of the Blue mixture is added into the walls toward the back to give the feeling of depth. The coolness of the color makes the wall recede visually. Please keep in mind, you may click on any image to see it larger.
Shadows cast by the draping Wisteria make intriguing patterns on the adobe.
Wisteria blooms are blocked in first with mixes of Dioxazine Purple + White, Dioxazine Purple + Ultramarine Blue + White and Ultramarine Blue + White. Then the foliage is painted around the dangling flowers, helping to define their shape. The leaves are combinations of Viridian Green + Cadmium Yellow Medium + White.
The individual lavendar petals, illuminated by sunlight streaming over them, are highlighted with White + Dioxazine Purple.
A massive wood door graces the entry to the famous eatery. I’ve painted it with mixes of Burnt Umber + White and Burnt Umber + Ultramarine Blue + White. The wrought iron door studs have been delineated with MUD + Liquin Original with an accent of White + Ultramarine. I love the unique lantern by the door.
The final touch for this session is to add the happy, warm glow in the lantern, welcoming guests who come to dine. Thanks for following along today, I so appreciate you! Please, always feel free to ask questions. HUGS,
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