plate no. 9739

Radisson and Groseilliers

Frederic Remington, 1905

oilImpressionismgenre paintinglakecanoefiguresreflectiontreeslily pads

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting reflections in water and rendering figures in a landscape setting. It provides practice in capturing the subtle color variations in natural light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the canoe, the figures, the shoreline, and the water.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky, the water, the trees, and the canoe.
step 03
Focus on the reflections in the water, paying attention to how the colors and shapes are distorted.
step 04
Add details to the figures, starting with the basic shapes and then adding details like clothing and facial features.
step 05
Refine the details of the canoe, including the texture of the wood and the shadows.
step 06
Add the lily pads and reeds in the foreground, varying their size and shape.
step 07
Use dry brush technique to add texture to the trees and shoreline.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green · raw umber

Mix ultramarine blue and white for the sky and water, adding small amounts of burnt sienna to create variations in tone. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the canoe, and viridian green and raw umber for the foliage.

techniques