plate no. 1916
Mousehole, Cornwall
Richard Eurich, 1938
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting reflections in water and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering various textures, from the rough surfaces of the boats to the smooth water.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the boats, the harbor wall, and the distant buildings.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and water.
- step 03
Establish the basic values of the boats and buildings, focusing on the light and shadow.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the boats, such as the masts, ropes, and lettering.
- step 05
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows, doors, and rooflines.
- step 06
Work on the reflections in the water, paying attention to the distortion and color variations.
- step 07
Add the figures on the boats and along the harbor wall.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors, values, and details to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · cadmium yellow · viridian green · cadmium red
Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use burnt umber and white for the darker tones of the boats. Mix greens for the distant hills.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brush texture
- ·scumbling
- ·broken color
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the water and sky.
- →Making the reflections too literal and symmetrical.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·assorted round and flat brushes
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·palette
- ·easel
Use a medium-tooth canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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