plate no. 9563

Le Havre. Heavy Winds off of Frascati.

oilImpressionismlandscapeseawavesskylighthousecloudsbeach

some experience helpful

This painting offers a great opportunity to practice capturing dynamic movement and atmospheric perspective. Students can learn to simplify complex scenes and focus on capturing the overall impression of the scene.

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 horizon line and the placement of the lighthouse and beach.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blues, purples, and whites, creating a sense of depth and movement.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the clouds and the shadows on the water.
step 04
Begin to define the waves, using short, broken strokes to capture the texture and movement of the water.
step 05
Add highlights to the waves and the lighthouse, using lighter tones of white and yellow.
step 06
Paint the beach and foreground elements, adding details such as the figures and beach huts.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix blues and whites for the sky, adding small amounts of yellow ochre for warmth. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create dark grays for the clouds. Mix yellow ochre and white for the sandy tones of the beach.

techniques