plate no. 0411

La Cala Granadella, Jávea

Rubén de Luis, 2019

canvas, oilImpressionismmarinaseamountainbeachvegetationskyrocks

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve realistic water and foliage tones, as well as practice layering techniques to create depth and texture in the mountain and beach areas.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, sea, and beach, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall composition.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color: sky, mountain, sea, and beach, using thin washes.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the mountain, building up the texture of the rocks and vegetation.
step 05
Develop the sea with varying shades of blue and green, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 06
Add the details of the waves and the shoreline, using lighter colors to create highlights.
step 07
Refine the details of the rocks and vegetation, adding shadows and highlights.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix cerulean blue and white for the sky and lighter areas of the water. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the rocks. Mix sap green with yellow ochre and burnt umber for the foliage.

techniques