plate no. 2371

Shipping off Scarborough

oilRomanticismmarinashipsseaskycloudsfiguresbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex shapes like ships and clouds. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and light.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the ships and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue base, gradually adding clouds with varying shades of white and gray.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the ships using a mix of browns, grays, and whites.
step 04
Develop the details of the ships, including the sails, masts, and rigging.
step 05
Paint the water with horizontal strokes, using darker colors in the foreground and lighter colors in the distance.
step 06
Add highlights to the water to create a sense of movement and reflection.
step 07
Paint the figures in the boats, paying attention to their relative size and placement.
step 08
Add final details, such as the flags, birds, and small boats.

color palette

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

secondary · raw sienna · payne's gray · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the sky colors by mixing ultramarine blue and titanium white, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Mix browns and grays for the ships, using burnt umber, raw sienna, and payne's gray. Use yellow ochre and cadmium yellow light for highlights.

techniques