plate no. 0620

Hornbaek in Winter

oilImpressionismlandscapesnowlandscapebuildingsskyvillagepoles

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature in shadows and how to create a sense of depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of snow with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the basic shapes of the buildings and poles.
step 02
Establish the sky color with a thin wash of light blue and white.
step 03
Block in the large areas of snow, paying attention to the subtle color variations and shadows.
step 04
Paint the buildings, focusing on their warm tones and simple shapes.
step 05
Add the poles, using vertical strokes and capturing their shadows.
step 06
Refine the details of the snow, adding texture and highlights.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · raw umber

Mix white with small amounts of yellow ochre and blue to create the various shades of snow. Use burnt sienna and red for the buildings, and mix blue with umber for the shadows.

techniques