plate no. 0742

Amusement on the Ice

oil, panelBaroquegenre paintingfiguresiceskybuildingstreesdogs

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, glazing techniques, and rendering complex scenes with multiple figures. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a winter landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of muted yellows, grays, and blues, blending softly.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the buildings and figures using dark earth tones.
step 04
Begin layering in details, starting with the darkest shadows and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Use thin glazes to create depth and atmosphere in the background.
step 06
Add details to the figures, paying attention to their poses and clothing.
step 07
Render the ice with subtle variations in color and texture, reflecting the sky and surrounding objects.
step 08
Add final details, such as the bare branches of the trees and the dogs playing on the ice.

color palette

primary · raw umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · Prussian blue · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix muted grays and blues for the sky and ice. Use thin washes of burnt sienna and raw umber to create the warm tones of the buildings and figures. Add small amounts of Prussian blue to darken shadows.

techniques

·glazing
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the painting process.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in color and texture of the ice.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·raw umber oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·Prussian blue oil paint
·burnt sienna oil paint
·titanium white oil paint
·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·linseed oil

optional

·palette knife
·retouch varnish
·medium

Use a fine-grained canvas to allow for smooth blending and glazing. Consider toning the canvas with a thin wash of raw umber before beginning to paint.

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