plate no. 0795

Port

Roman Selsky, 1931

oilPost-Impressionismmarinaseaskydockobjectsflaghorizon

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice creating depth using color and value, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's also a good exercise in creating a slightly surreal and dreamlike atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major objects.
step 02
Block in the sky and sea with broad strokes, establishing the overall color scheme.
step 03
Paint the ground plane with its dominant color, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Add the dock and other structures, simplifying their forms and focusing on their relationships to each other.
step 05
Introduce the objects in the foreground, such as the barrel and the book, using basic shapes and colors.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, adding subtle variations to create depth and interest.
step 07
Add details such as the flag and the texture of the sea.
step 08
Adjust the overall composition and add final touches to create a cohesive and balanced painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Titanium white

secondary · Burnt umber · Cadmium red · Payne's gray

Mix the sea and sky colors by blending blues and whites, adding touches of yellow ochre for warmth. Achieve the ground color by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and white.

techniques