plate no. 6214
Untitled
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the boat and the horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large shapes of the sky, water, and distant buildings with thin washes of color.
- step 03
Establish the darkest values in the boat and its reflection.
- step 04
Add highlights to the water and snow, creating a sense of light and atmosphere.
- step 05
Develop the details of the boat, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
- step 06
Refine the reflections in the water, paying attention to their distortion and color.
- step 07
Add texture to the snow and distant buildings with dry brush techniques.
- step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · payne's gray
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · sap green
Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining raw umber, payne's gray, and titanium white. Use small amounts of yellow ochre and burnt sienna to add warmth to the grays. Mix sap green with raw umber to create the dark green of the boat.
techniques
- ·dry brush
- ·scumbling
- ·broken color
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·reflection
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall atmospheric effect.
- →Making the reflections too symmetrical or uniform.
- →Using too much bright color and overpowering the muted palette.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·payne's gray oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·sap green oil paint
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
Use a canvas with a medium texture to allow for visible brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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