plate no. 7091

The Tempest

oilRomanticismgenre paintingfigurerocksseaskycloudsrobe

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating dramatic lighting and rendering figures in dynamic poses, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective.

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 figures and the major rock formations.
step 02
Establish the dark areas of the sky and rocks using diluted washes of dark blue and brown.
step 03
Add lighter tones to the rocks and sky, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 04
Paint the figure in the robe, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 05
Render the figure on the ground, focusing on the anatomy and the drapery.
step 06
Add the details of the sea and the breaking waves.
step 07
Refine the values and details throughout the painting.
step 08
Add final highlights to create a sense of drama.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · raw sienna

secondary · alizarin crimson · titanium white

Mix blues and browns to create the dark tones of the sky and rocks. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Mix alizarin crimson with white for the figure's clothing.

techniques