plate no. 7622

Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York

oilTonalismlandscapebeachfiguresbuildingsskywavessand

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle color variations in a landscape. It also provides practice in rendering figures in a loose, impressionistic style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the horizon line, the placement of the buildings, and the general layout of the beach and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white, allowing for some variation in tone to suggest clouds.
step 03
Establish the base color of the sand using a mix of ochre, white, and a touch of brown, varying the tone to create depth.
step 04
Paint the buildings using a limited palette of browns, grays, and whites, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 05
Add the figures with simple shapes and colors, focusing on capturing their gestures and poses rather than precise details.
step 06
Paint the waves using a mix of blues, greens, and whites, suggesting movement and texture with broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details such as flags, poles, and other small elements to enhance the sense of place.
step 08
Refine the overall composition by adjusting values and colors as needed to create a harmonious and atmospheric effect.

color palette

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

secondary · raw sienna · cadmium yellow light · alizarin crimson

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze. Mix blues and browns for the darker tones of the sea and buildings.

techniques

·dry brushing
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·broken color
·limited palette

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, which can detract from the overall impressionistic effect.
→Using colors that are too saturated, which can make the painting look unnatural.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
→Making the figures too detailed and realistic.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x24 inches)
·titanium white oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·burnt umber oil paint
·round brushes (#2, #6)
·flat brush (#8)
·linseed oil

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium (e.g., Liquin)
·easel

Use a canvas with a medium texture to allow for better paint adhesion. Consider toning the canvas with a thin wash of burnt umber before starting to create a warm undertone.

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