plate no. 8759

Paisaje de una playa en Cabo de Gata, Almería

Rubén de Luis, 2022

oilImpressionismlandscapebeachsearocksskyhillscoastline

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a landscape rather than precise details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, placement of hills, and major rock formations.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, slightly darker towards the top.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the hills using browns and ochres, indicating light and shadow.
step 04
Lay in the base color of the sea using a mix of blues and greens, varying the tones.
step 05
Add highlights to the waves using white and lighter blues, capturing the movement of the water.
step 06
Paint the rocks in the foreground with a mix of browns, ochres, and grays, adding shadows and highlights.
step 07
Refine the details of the waves and rocks, adding texture with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Add the distant island and sailboat as final touches.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix blues and greens for the sea, adding white for highlights. Use burnt umber and yellow ochre for the hills and rocks, adjusting the ratios for different tones.

techniques