plate no. 4038

Marina

Kimon Loghi, 1935

oilImpressionismmarinasearocksskybeachwavesgrass

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing color mixing to achieve realistic water and rock tones, as well as learning to create texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can also develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the rocks, horizon line, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray mix.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the rocks using burnt umber and a touch of blue.
step 04
Paint the water with varying shades of blue and green, adding white for highlights and wave crests.
step 05
Add the sandy beach area with a mix of ochre, white, and a touch of brown.
step 06
Define the grassy foreground with greens and yellows, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the rocks and waves, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix blues and greens with white to create the various shades of the water. Use burnt umber and blue to create the dark tones of the rocks. Add yellow ochre to white for the sand.

techniques