plate no. 0845
Studland Beach
Vanessa Bell, 1912
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the building.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the beach.
- step 03
Add the figures, paying attention to their simplified forms and the colors of their clothing.
- step 04
Define the building with lighter and darker tones to create depth.
- step 05
Add details such as the hats and the shadows.
- step 06
Refine the brushwork to create texture and interest.
- step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to achieve a harmonious balance.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · burnt sienna · violet
Mix the sky color by combining ultramarine blue with white, and adjust the value with small amounts of yellow ochre. Create the beach color by mixing yellow ochre with white and a touch of burnt sienna. Use violet for shadows and details in the figures' clothing.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·simplified forms
- ·limited palette
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →using too many colors
- →losing the simplified forms
- →not paying attention to the values
- →uneven brushstrokes
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·#2 round brush
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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