plate no. 9539

Summer in Hydra

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingbeachfiguresboatswaterskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and reflections on water, as well as simplifying figures and objects into basic shapes and colors. It also encourages loose, expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and boats.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, water, sand, and the general shapes of the figures and boats.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 04
Develop the reflections in the water, using broken brushstrokes and variations in color.
step 05
Refine the details of the figures and boats, paying attention to their forms and proportions.
step 06
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect of light and atmosphere.
step 07
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to color, value, and composition.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium orange · ultramarine blue

Mix white with small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the sand and figures. Use cerulean blue and white for the water, adding touches of yellow ochre and burnt sienna for reflections.

techniques