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OCEAN WAVES in MOTION - Impasto SEASCAPE Oil PAINTING // Beach - Surf πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ Sunny Coastal!!!

RICHARD MUSGRAVE-EVANS・26 minutes read

The text provides detailed instructions on the use of specific colors and techniques, such as using a palette knife and creating certain effects for painting seascapes on board. It emphasizes the importance of color mixing, blending, and the use of specific tools to achieve a cohesive and dynamic painting.

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  • The painting technique involves utilizing a specific palette of colors including ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, lizard, Crimson, yellow ocher, titanium white, magenta, and Veridian green for creating various elements such as waves, rocks, and foam.
  • Employing a palette knife for painting on a board results in a harsher texture compared to canvas, necessitating techniques to blend colors smoothly, while also incorporating methods like tape for straight lines and sparingly using pure white accents for highlights to enhance the overall composition.

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  • How can I create a dark tone in a painting?

    By using ultramarine, lizard, and Crimson burnt sienna.

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Summary

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Mastering Palette Knife Techniques for Painting

  • The painting focuses on using ultramarine, lizard, and Crimson burnt sienna to create a dark tone.
  • Painting on board with a palette knife is harsher than on canvas, making softening more challenging.
  • A simple palette includes ultramarine blue, burnt sienna, lizard, Crimson, yellow ocher, titanium white, magenta, and Veridian green.
  • Using tape for a straight horizon line ensures a smooth composition flow.
  • Mixing Veridian green, yellow ocher, and ultramarine blue creates the color for the breaking wave.
  • Incorporating burnt sienna, yellow ocher, and white for sand color stirred up by the wave.
  • Techniques with the palette knife help blend colors smoothly on the board.
  • Adding darker tones with burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and white for rock formations.
  • Adjusting colors with magenta and white for reflections and variety in rock colors.
  • Keying down the white foam color to create a more natural look and save pure white for accents.

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"Creating Dynamic Ocean Scenes with Texture"

  • Use a palette knife to create foam patterns and white highlights in breaking waves
  • Create darker tones using lizard and crimson with Brilliant green for contrast
  • Blend rock colors with breaking foam for a cohesive look
  • Add white highlights sparingly for wet rock effects
  • Soften horizon lines and mist effects with lighter values
  • Blend hard and soft marks for variety and drama in the painting
  • Use a brush to soften harsh lines and create a blend of hard and soft edges
  • Apply pure white accents sparingly for a 3D effect in the waves
  • Stop painting to maintain spontaneous movement and energy in the artwork
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