Toning it down a little

[kenshin393]

Looking to knock back the greens a bit on this, was going to go for pale brown washes, any other ideas?

 

[Ferris]

I think a veil/glaze of black or dark brown will work. If you don't want to make things too dark, maybe try a lighter red brown...this should neutralize the green without darkening it.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[DEL]

I'd go for a very dilute Raw Umber oil paint. Build it up in layers and have some clean dry brushes ready to soak away any puddling.
Derek

 

[kenshin393]

You'll never turn me to the oily side Del! Funnily enough, I was just mucking about with red shades for green last night.

 

[DaddyO]

I think a veil/glaze of black or dark brown will work. If you don't want to make things too dark, maybe try a lighter red brown...this should neutralize the green without darkening it.

Cheers,
Adrian

I'm with Adrian - If you're trying to 'grey' a colour then add the complimentary (Colour on opposite side of colour wheel) so adding something from the red spectrum will kill the greeness (Is that even a word?)

Cheers
Paul

 

[kenshin393]

It is now Paul!

 

[Metal Extremo]

You can try with glaces of a desaturate orange to add tone, and if you are looking for more depth, red violet

 

[kenshin393]

Cheers all, going to hit it with some uber-thin deep reds later on, I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[kenshin393]

Taken a little of the sting out of it maybe?

 

[Ferris]

Yes, that looks suitably toned down..

Cheers,
Adrian