plate no. 3623

Docks at Goole, Early Morning

Richard Eurich, 1971

oilNeo-Romanticismmarinadockscranesshipswaterskybuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and distance using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the horizon line, docks, ships, and cranes.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, adding subtle variations in tone to suggest clouds.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes of the docks and water, using a darker gray-blue for the docks and a lighter, more reflective blue for the water.
step 04
Paint the larger shapes of the ships and buildings, focusing on their overall color and value.
step 05
Add details to the ships and cranes, paying attention to their structure and form.
step 06
Create reflections in the water, using slightly blurred and distorted versions of the objects above.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the realism of the painting.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · payne's gray

secondary · raw umber · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of blue and gray by combining cerulean blue, titanium white, and payne's gray. Use raw umber and burnt sienna to create warm grays and browns for the docks and buildings. Add a touch of cadmium red light for the brick chimney.

techniques