plate no. 7319
Havnescene Med Middelalderlig Bygning
Abraham Storck, 1674
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering atmospheric perspective and capturing the details of architectural structures and ships. It also provides practice in depicting figures in various poses and scales.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the composition, focusing on the placement of the major elements like the building, ships, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky and water with broad washes of color, paying attention to the subtle gradations of tone.
- step 03
Establish the basic shapes and values of the building, using a warm underpainting to create depth and texture.
- step 04
Add details to the ships, including the masts, sails, and rigging, using fine brushes and precise strokes.
- step 05
Paint the figures in the foreground, paying attention to their proportions and poses.
- step 06
Refine the details of the architecture, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
- step 07
Add final details such as flags, reflections in the water, and small figures in the distance.
- step 08
Glaze and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth pigments with white and small amounts of blue. Use glazes of diluted color to create depth and atmosphere.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·linear perspective
- ·detail rendering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
- →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
- →Ignoring the subtle gradations of tone in the sky and water.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A toned canvas can help to establish a warm underpainting.
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