plate no. 7407

Sand fishermen

oilRealismgenre paintingcityscaperiverfiguresbuildingsboatsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering reflections in water. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details and figures in a landscape setting.

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 buildings, river, and figures.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the perspective of the buildings.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the sky, water, and land using diluted washes of color.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 05
Develop the reflections in the water, using similar colors to the objects above but with softened edges.
step 06
Paint the figures, focusing on their proportions and gestures.
step 07
Add final details, such as the ripples in the water and the texture of the buildings.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create depth.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix muted greens and browns for the water and buildings by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue. Use white to lighten the sky and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques