plate no. 4173

Ashbury Park South

Florine Stettheimer, 1920

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingbeachfiguresbeachgoersumbrellasbannerocean

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified figure drawing and learn how to create a sense of depth using color and scale. It also provides an opportunity to explore a limited color palette and expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the main figures and umbrellas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then the ground.
step 03
Begin adding details to the figures, simplifying shapes and focusing on capturing their gestures.
step 04
Mix and apply the various skin tones, paying attention to the subtle variations in color.
step 05
Add the umbrellas and other details, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Refine the composition by adjusting the colors and values as needed.
step 07
Add the banner and other small details in the background.
step 08
Apply final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · red

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · pink

Mix various shades of yellow ochre and white for the sand. Use red and white for the umbrellas and figures. Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber for darker skin tones and shadows.

techniques