plate no. 2324

Winterfun On De Loswal, Hattem

Cornelis Vreedenburgh, 1914

oil, canvasImpressionismcityscapeboatsice skatersbuildingswaterskyfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a winter scene. It also provides practice in rendering reflections on water and creating a sense of depth through layering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the boats, buildings, and figures.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light, blended wash of pale blues and grays.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and boats using muted browns and grays.
step 04
Add the dark tones to define the shadows and create depth.
step 05
Begin to add details to the boats, including the masts, ropes, and textures.
step 06
Paint the figures on the ice, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 07
Add the reflections on the ice, using slightly darker and blurred versions of the objects above.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of gray by combining white with small amounts of umber, blue, and sienna. Use these grays to create the atmospheric perspective and the reflections on the ice.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·dry brush
·scumbling
·broken color
·glazing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Creating overly saturated colors that detract from the muted winter atmosphere.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of depth and perspective.
→Making the reflections too sharp or defined.