plate no. 5099

Brakkebroen landing stage on Saltholm

oilImpressionismmarinaseaskycloudsboatpierfigures

some experience helpful

This painting provides an opportunity to practice atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections in water. Students can also develop their skills in depicting figures and animals in a landscape setting.

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 pier and boat.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and whites, creating soft, blended clouds.
step 03
Establish the base color for the sea, varying the blues and greens to suggest depth.
step 04
Paint the pier with a mix of browns and grays, paying attention to the perspective and the shadows.
step 05
Add the boat, figures, and animals, using simplified shapes and colors.
step 06
Refine the details of the clouds, water, and pier, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Create reflections of the boat and pier in the water using slightly darker and blurred versions of the colors.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · cadmium red light

Mix blues and whites for the sky and sea. Use burnt umber and white for the pier. Add yellow ochre and cadmium red to burnt umber for the figures and animals.

techniques