plate no. 3185

Puesta de Sol en Salobreña

Georg Miciú, 1979

oilContemporary Realismmarinasunsetseaboatfiguresbeachmountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing atmospheric perspective and rendering light reflections on water. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting with dynamic brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the horizon line, mountains, boat, and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color for the sky, sea, and land.
step 03
Develop the sky with layers of blended colors, creating a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Paint the mountains using darker tones and visible brushstrokes to create texture and form.
step 05
Render the sea with horizontal brushstrokes, capturing the reflections of the sunset.
step 06
Add the boat and figures, paying attention to their proportions and placement within the scene.
step 07
Refine the details, such as the waves, reflections, and the texture of the beach.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and depth.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · cadmium orange · viridian

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the warm tones of the sunset. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the darker tones of the mountains and beach. Add titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques