plate no. 8505

Młyn zimą

oilImpressionismlandscapemillsnowwinterlandscapearchitecturewater

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to depict snow and ice using subtle color variations and how to create depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of different surfaces 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 basic shapes of the mill, water, and surrounding landscape, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color using thin washes, starting with the sky and distant elements.
step 03
Gradually build up layers of paint, adding more detail and definition to the mill and snow-covered areas.
step 04
Use a variety of brushstrokes to create texture, such as short, choppy strokes for snow and longer, smoother strokes for water.
step 05
Pay attention to the subtle color variations in the snow and ice, using cool blues and purples in the shadows and warm yellows and oranges in the highlights.
step 06
Add the darkest values to define the forms and create contrast.
step 07
Refine the details of the mill, such as the wooden beams and the water wheel.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and blue for the snow shadows. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the wood, adjusting the values with white and blue.

techniques