plate no. 1009

Marcello, Samos

oilImpressionismlandscapesealandscapetreesbeachbuildingvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and practicing layering transparent washes. Students will also develop skills in creating textures with dry brush techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the horizon line and major landforms.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted yellow ochre to the entire paper as a base tone.
step 03
Paint the sky with a light blue wash, blending it slightly darker towards the top.
step 04
Add the sea with a slightly darker blue wash, allowing some of the yellow ochre to show through near the horizon.
step 05
Paint the landmasses with a mix of greens, browns, and yellows, using a wet-on-wet technique to blend the colors.
step 06
Add details to the trees and bushes using darker greens and browns, employing dry brush strokes for texture.
step 07
Paint the building with light washes of white and gray, adding shadows with a slightly darker gray.
step 08
Add final details such as shadows, rocks, and vegetation, using a fine brush.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · titanium white · payne's gray

Mix different shades of green by combining yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Create browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre or cerulean blue. Use white to lighten colors and gray to create shadows.

techniques