plate no. 5758

Cullercoats from the South by John Wilson Carmichael

oilRomanticismlandscapecoastlineboatsbuildingscliffswatersky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering colors to create depth. It also provides practice in painting water and reflections.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major landforms.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the water, using varying shades of blue and green.
step 04
Paint the distant cliffs and buildings, using muted colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Block in the foreground cliffs with browns, greens, and oranges.
step 06
Add details to the boats and figures, keeping them simple and small.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows on the water and land.
step 08
Add final details, such as small waves and textures on the rocks.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · sap green

Mix blues and whites for the sky and water. Use burnt umber and white to create various shades of brown for the cliffs. Add touches of yellow ochre and red to warm the browns.

techniques