plate no. 3872

Yarmouth Jetty

oilRomanticismmarinajettyboatsfiguresseaskybeach

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the texture of water and weathered wood. It also provides practice in rendering 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
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the jetty, the horizon line, and the major cloud formations.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad, blended strokes, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the general tones of the sea, paying attention to the subtle color variations in the water.
step 04
Paint the jetty, focusing on the texture of the wood and the perspective of the receding structure.
step 05
Add the boats in the distance, simplifying their shapes and colors to suggest distance.
step 06
Introduce the figures on the beach and jetty, using small brushstrokes to define their forms.
step 07
Refine the details of the waves and the reflections in the water.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix muted greens and blues for the sea by combining Prussian blue, raw umber, and white. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the warm tones of the jetty and sails.

techniques