plate no. 0123

Fishermen off the Coast of Labrador

oilRomanticismmarinaseaboatsicebergsskycloudsfishermen

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning atmospheric perspective and how to create a sense of depth through color and value changes. Recreating this will also help students understand how to paint reflections on water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the icebergs and boats.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues, pinks, and oranges, blending softly.
step 03
Paint the icebergs with white and subtle shadows, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Add the water, using horizontal brushstrokes and reflecting the colors of the sky and icebergs.
step 05
Paint the boats with dark browns and reds, adding highlights to suggest form.
step 06
Add details to the boats, such as sails and rigging.
step 07
Refine the reflections in the water, making them slightly blurred and darker than the objects above.
step 08
Add final details, such as the fishermen and the rocky foreground.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · raw umber

Mix white with small amounts of blue, red, and yellow to achieve the subtle colors of the sky and icebergs. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the boats and rocks.

techniques