plate no. 4723
The Collapse of the St Anthonis Dyke in 1651
Jan Asselijn, 1652
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex cloud formations. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the major shapes: cliffs, water, sky, and figures.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and the basic perspective.
- step 03
Block in the sky with broad strokes, focusing on the cloud shapes and value variations.
- step 04
Paint the water using horizontal strokes, suggesting movement and reflections.
- step 05
Add the cliffs and rocks, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 06
Paint the figures, starting with the larger shapes and then adding details.
- step 07
Add details to the architecture and boats in the distance.
- step 08
Refine the painting, adjusting values and adding highlights.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with raw umber and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for warmer highlights on the cliffs and figures.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·dry brushing
- ·blending
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using too much bright color, losing the muted atmosphere.
- →Ignoring the perspective of the water and distant objects.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·Prussian blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
Use a medium-grain canvas for better texture. Consider using a limited palette to achieve color harmony.
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