plate no. 2606
Coast of the sea
Lev Lagorio, 1899
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the texture of rocks and water. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and distance in a landscape.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the rocks, coastline, and ship.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall light source.
- step 03
Block in the sky with light blues and whites, blending softly.
- step 04
Paint the distant mountains with muted blues and greens to create atmospheric perspective.
- step 05
Begin layering the rocks with dark browns, grays, and highlights, paying attention to form and texture.
- step 06
Paint the water with varying shades of blue and turquoise, adding highlights and reflections.
- step 07
Add the ship, paying attention to its proportions and details.
- step 08
Refine details and add final highlights to the rocks, water, and ship.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber
secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · payne's gray
Mix blues and whites for the sky and water. Use burnt umber and white for the rocks, adding touches of yellow ochre and sap green for highlights. Mix payne's gray with white for the distant mountains.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brush texture
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear light source.
- →Using colors that are too saturated, especially in the distance.
- →Not creating enough variation in the water's surface.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette knife
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
A medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) is recommended for this project. Use good quality oil paints for best results.
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