plate no. 4158

Winter landscape at Drevel

oilNeoclassicismlandscapewinterlandscapefiguresicebuildingstrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic textures like ice and brick. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue base, blending in subtle variations of white and grey for the clouds.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and trees using a muted palette of browns, greys, and ochres.
step 04
Develop the ice surface with layers of cool greys and blues, adding highlights to suggest reflections.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to their proportions and clothing details.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof textures.
step 07
Refine the trees, adding branches and twigs with a fine brush.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · raw sienna · payne's grey · cadmium yellow light

Mix muted tones by combining complementary colors. Achieve the icy blues by mixing ultramarine with white and a touch of burnt umber to desaturate. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the warm tones of the buildings.

techniques