plate no. 0634

Summer Evening, Broad Haven Sands

oilRealismmarinabeachrocksseaskyboatssand

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve realistic light and shadow, as well as practice creating depth through atmospheric perspective.

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 horizon line and placement of major elements like the rocks and boats.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and yellows, blending softly to create a gradient.
step 03
Establish the base color of the sea, using varying shades of blue and green.
step 04
Paint the distant landmasses with muted colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Block in the large rock formations with browns and grays, paying attention to the light source.
step 06
Add details to the rocks, including shadows, highlights, and textures.
step 07
Paint the sand with a mix of browns, yellows, and greens, varying the tones to create depth.
step 08
Add final details such as the boat, seagulls, and smaller rocks.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · cadmium yellow light

Mix blues and greens for the sea, adding white for highlights. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the sand and rocks, adjusting the ratio for different tones. Add white to all colors to create lighter values and atmospheric perspective.

techniques