plate no. 4693

The Storm

oil, canvasRealismlandscapelandscaperivertreesrocksanimalstorm

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering light and shadow in a landscape. It also provides practice in capturing the movement of water and the texture of rocks and foliage.

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 placement of the river, rocks, and trees.
step 02
Establish the dark background tones using a mix of blues, greens, and browns.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the rocks and the animal with lighter tones, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Begin layering the foliage, using darker greens and browns for the shadows and lighter greens for the highlights.
step 05
Add details to the river, using white and light blue to create the effect of moving water.
step 06
Refine the details of the rocks, adding texture and highlights to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add the animal figure, paying attention to its anatomy and movement.
step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · titanium white · sap green · raw sienna

Achieve the dark greens by mixing ultramarine blue and burnt umber with a touch of yellow ochre. Lighten these mixtures with titanium white for highlights.

techniques