plate no. 6290

A Scene on the Ice

oilBaroquelandscapefiguresiceskyhorsescloudslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing subtle tonal variations to create depth. It will also improve their ability to suggest detail with loose brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad, blended strokes, creating a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the ice and figures with thin washes of color.
step 04
Gradually build up layers of color and detail, working from background to foreground.
step 05
Add details to the figures and horses, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final details such as the flag, fishing rods, and subtle reflections on the ice.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the painting and adjust the overall color harmony.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · Prussian blue

Achieve the muted tones by mixing raw umber and white, adding small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt sienna for warmth. Use Prussian blue sparingly to create cooler shadows and atmospheric effects.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·glazing
·dry brushing
·tonal painting

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, losing the loose, suggestive quality of the original.
→Creating too much contrast, resulting in a harsh, unnatural look.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of atmospheric perspective, making the painting appear flat.
→Using colors that are too saturated, disrupting the muted color harmony.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·raw umber oil paint
·titanium white oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·burnt sienna oil paint
·ivory black oil paint
·Prussian blue oil paint
·assorted round and flat brushes

optional

·palette knife
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·medium gloss

Use a canvas with a fine weave to allow for smooth blending and subtle details. Consider toning the canvas with a thin wash of raw umber to create a warm undertone.

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