plate no. 7019

Harbour Scene, Dieppe

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapeharborboatsbuildingswaterskycityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as using broken color to represent light and texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, boats, and horizon line using light pencil strokes.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, water, buildings, and boats, using thin washes.
step 03
Start layering colors in the sky, using short, broken brushstrokes to create the cloud effect.
step 04
Develop the colors in the water, using horizontal strokes and variations of green, blue, and yellow.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 06
Paint the boats, paying attention to their shapes and reflections in the water.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · viridian green

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques