plate no. 9790

Arrantzales. Ondárroa.

Carlos Saenz de Tejada, 1919

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguresarchitecturewaterboatsbuildingslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape setting and understanding how to create depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architecture.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the large areas of the building, water, and figures.
step 03
Develop the values and tones within each area, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds.
step 05
Refine the architecture, adding details to the arches and windows.
step 06
Create texture in the water and surrounding landscape using varied brushstrokes.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to achieve a cohesive look.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the building's warm tones. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark blues and blacks. Add titanium white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques