plate no. 9469
Paddel-Petermannchen
Lovis Corinth, 1902
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and atmosphere using broken color and loose brushwork. It also provides practice in rendering figures in a naturalistic setting.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, sea, sand, and the figure's clothing.
- step 03
Begin to develop the form of the figure, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 04
Add details to the face and clothing, using smaller brushstrokes.
- step 05
Work on the sea, using broken color to create the effect of movement and light.
- step 06
Add highlights to the water and the figure's clothing.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed.
- step 08
Add final touches and signature.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson
Achieve the sea color by mixing ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, and white. Use burnt umber and black to create the darker tones in the clothing and shadows. Mix alizarin crimson with white for skin tones.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
- ·impasto
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Failing to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene.
- →Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.
tips & new artworks in your inbox
no spam — unsubscribe anytime.
or to save artworks, chat, and track progress
related guides
in this vein
