Less is More: Limited Palettes in Abstract Landscapes

Welcome to Totally Abstracted! In today’s episode I’m exploring the transformative power of limited palettes in abstract landscape painting. This topic was inspired by my latest piece, Breaking Dawn Through Winter Mist.

What I Cover:

• Why Use a Limited Palette?
  I explore how limiting your colours creates harmony, shifts focus to composition and texture and deepens your understanding of colour relationships.

• Choosing Your Palette with Purpose:
  I share how I selected turquoise blues, deep navy, slate greys and white to evoke that magical moment of early light breaking through winter fog.

• Tips for Success with Limited Palettes:
  From creating a value range to mastering your mixing, I gave advice to help you get the most out of fewer colours.

• Pro Tips for Wet-on-Wet Painting:
  I talked about how to use tools like palette knives, catalyst wedges and even sponges to maximize the potential of your chosen colours.

Resources Mentioned:

• Watch me paint Breaking Dawn Through Winter Mist on my YouTube channel.
• Learn how to discover and use your unique colour story in my course Unlock Your Unique Colour Story.

I’d love to see your limited palette experiments! Share your work with me on Instagram (@michellesleeart) or drop me a message about your colour adventures.

Remember, sometimes less is more. A limited palette can open up a world of possibilities in your art by encouraging creativity and focus.