plate no. 0427

I väntan på vind

Sven Jonson, 1976

oilSurrealismmarinaboatswatersailsmarinareflectionsky

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good exercise in simplifying complex shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene. Students will practice layering colors and creating subtle variations in tone to depict the water and reflections.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the boats and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, diluted wash of pale blue or yellow.
step 03
Establish the base color of the water, mixing a turquoise or teal.
step 04
Begin layering in the darker tones of the boat hulls and sails, using simplified geometric shapes.
step 05
Add reflections in the water, using slightly darker and desaturated versions of the boat colors.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the sails and masts, paying attention to the overlapping forms.
step 07
Introduce subtle color variations within the sails and water to create depth and interest.
step 08
Add final details, such as the rigging and any small highlights.

color palette

primary · turquoise · teal · beige

secondary · brown · dark blue · green

Mix turquoise by combining blue and green with white. Achieve darker tones by adding brown or black sparingly. Use white to create lighter tints of each color.

techniques