plate no. 1899

Hôtel de la plage

oilImpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapeskycloudsboattrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict distance. It's also a good exercise in capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail.

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 placement of the buildings, road, and boat.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, creating a sense of cloud formation.
step 03
Establish the main areas of green in the foreground and mid-ground, varying the shades slightly.
step 04
Paint the buildings, using a limited palette of whites, browns, and reds, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the road, blending the edges to create a sense of distance.
step 06
Paint the boat, using blues and whites, and add details like the stripes.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as the flowers and grass.
step 08
Refine the painting, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · payne's gray

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and a touch of burnt umber. Create grays by mixing titanium white and payne's gray, and adjust the tone with a touch of yellow ochre or burnt umber.

techniques