plate no. 8332

Normandy

oilExpressionismlandscapecliffseabeachskylandscapecoast

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing, layering, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 cliff, beach, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: dark sky, green cliff top, rock face, sea, and beach.
step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth in the cliff and beach.
step 04
Layer lighter values to suggest highlights and create form.
step 05
Use short, visible brushstrokes to add texture to the rock face and water.
step 06
Mix and apply subtle color variations within each area to create interest.
step 07
Refine the details of the railing and the openings in the beach.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · viridian green

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue, and grays by combining white, umber, and a touch of blue. Use white to lighten values and create highlights. Mix browns and tans by combining yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and raw umber.

techniques