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Hiver en Flandre (Winter in Flanders) by Constant Permeke

plate no. 9738

Hiver en Flandre (Winter in Flanders)

Constant Permeke, 1930

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapewinterbuildingssnowskymoon
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. It also provides practice in using a limited color palette to create a cohesive mood.

technical profile

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the buildings.

  2. step 02

    Block in the sky with a thin wash of yellow ochre and grey, creating a gradient from light to dark.

  3. step 03

    Establish the snow-covered ground with a mixture of white, grey, and a touch of brown.

  4. step 04

    Paint the buildings using dark browns and blacks, simplifying their forms.

  5. step 05

    Add details to the foreground elements, such as the plants, with expressive brushstrokes.

  6. step 06

    Create the moon with a pale yellow, softening the edges.

  7. step 07

    Add subtle highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

  8. step 08

    Refine the details and adjust the values to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · ivory black · burnt umber

Mix various shades of grey by combining white, black, and small amounts of brown. Use yellow ochre to create a warm, muted glow in the sky.

techniques

  • ·dry brush
  • ·scumbling
  • ·atmospheric perspective
  • ·limited palette

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
  • →Using too much color and disrupting the muted, atmospheric mood.
  • →Failing to create a sense of depth and perspective.
  • →Making the brushstrokes too uniform and losing the expressive quality.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·yellow ochre oil paint
  • ·raw umber oil paint
  • ·titanium white oil paint
  • ·ivory black oil paint
  • ·burnt umber oil paint
  • ·round brushes
  • ·linseed oil

optional

  • ·palette knife
  • ·painting medium
  • ·easel

Use a medium-grit canvas to allow for texture. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.

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