plate no. 0338

View of Strömmen

oilNaturalismmarinacityscapewaterbuildingsboatsfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering detailed architectural elements with watercolor washes. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the shoreline, buildings, and water.
step 02
Establish the sky with a diluted wash of light blue and violet.
step 03
Apply a light wash of yellow ochre to the buildings, varying the intensity for depth.
step 04
Paint the water with horizontal strokes of blue, violet, and green, reflecting the sky and buildings.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features, using a fine brush.
step 06
Paint the boats and figures, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 07
Add shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine details and add highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · violet · sap green · raw umber

Mix yellow ochre with burnt sienna for the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and violet for the sky and water. Add a touch of raw umber to darken shadows.

techniques