plate no. 6565

Atlantic Storm

oil, canvasImpressionismmarinaoceanwavesboatfiguresskystorm

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting dynamic water movement and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in using loose brushwork to suggest form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the boat and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, water, and boat using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the waves, paying attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to suggest movement.
step 04
Add highlights to the waves with white and light blue, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Define the shapes of the boat and figures with darker values and subtle details.
step 06
Refine the sky with soft, blended colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details such as splashes of water and highlights on the boat.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and adjust values.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and water. Use burnt umber and black for the dark areas of the waves. Add yellow ochre and raw sienna to create warm tones for the boat and figures.

techniques