plate no. 3415
Untitled
Jules Perahim, 1930
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blocking in shapes, understanding atmospheric perspective, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, rocks, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, ocean, sand, and rocks, using thin washes.
- step 03
Add darker values to the rocks and figures to create depth and form.
- step 04
Introduce lighter values to suggest highlights on the rocks, water, and figures.
- step 05
Refine the details of the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
- step 06
Add texture to the rocks and sand using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and create atmospheric effects.
- step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, burnt sienna, and ivory black with titanium white. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky and water, adding a touch of yellow ochre for the sand.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·dry brushing
- ·glazing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the effects of atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 12x16
- ·Raw umber oil paint
- ·Titanium white oil paint
- ·Cerulean blue oil paint
- ·Yellow ochre oil paint
- ·Burnt sienna oil paint
- ·Ivory black oil paint
- ·#4 round brush
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Linseed oil
- ·Odorless mineral spirits
Use a limited palette to create a harmonious color scheme. Thin the oil paints with linseed oil or odorless mineral spirits for easier blending.
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