plate no. 7490

The Beach at Morgat

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapevillageseahillsskyroadbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color techniques and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into manageable shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the village, coastline, and road.
step 02
Establish the sky with light pink and blue hues, blending softly.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the hills and land masses with varying greens and browns.
step 04
Paint the sea using short, choppy brushstrokes of blues, greens, and whites to create texture.
step 05
Add the village buildings, focusing on their basic shapes and colors, using a mix of warm and cool tones.
step 06
Define the road with light browns and yellows, adding shadows to create depth.
step 07
Refine details in the foreground, such as the grass and foliage, using visible brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall depth and realism.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Achieve the various earth tones by mixing burnt sienna with yellow ochre and white. Use alizarin crimson to create muted pinks for the sky and highlights.

techniques