plate no. 1568

Marie Krøyer Painting on the Beach at Stenbjerg

oilImpressionismgenre paintingbeachcloudswavesfiguredogsand

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle color variations in sand and water. It also provides practice in depicting figures and animals in a loose, impressionistic style.

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 figure and dog.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, sea, sand, and dunes.
step 03
Establish the values in the sky, creating depth and form in the clouds.
step 04
Develop the colors of the sand, using warm and cool tones to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 05
Paint the waves, capturing the movement and translucency of the water.
step 06
Add details to the figure and dog, using loose brushstrokes to suggest form.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · alizarin crimson · cadmium yellow

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the sand, adding white to lighten and blue to cool. Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow for the clouds.

techniques