Last updated: 17 Dec 2024
Winter Scene Practice
1980
Brush and paper
Watercolour
Landscape
Impressionism
I loved doing Winters. This is from my early watercolour books.
1. Medium: Watercolor on paper
2. Shapes and objects: A winter landscape featuring bare trees in the foreground, a snowy field, and a line of evergreen trees in the middle ground. There's a subtle path or road visible in the snow. The sky is overcast with grey clouds.
3. Colours: Predominantly cool tones. White and light grey for the snow-covered ground. Dark grey and black for the bare tree trunks and branches. Dark green for the evergreen trees. Various shades of grey for the cloudy sky.
4. Narrative: This painting captures the stark beauty of a winter landscape. The bare trees in the foreground, with their intricate branch patterns, create a sense of delicate structure against the soft, snowy backdrop. The line of evergreens adds depth to the scene and a touch of life amidst the winter dormancy. The overcast sky contributes to the mood of quiet solitude often associated with winter scenes. The subtle path in the snow invites the viewer to imagine venturing into this serene, albeit cold, landscape.
5. Original Artist: While this is an original work by Mehrdad Fahimi, the style and subject matter are reminiscent of the winter landscapes painted by Group of Seven artist Lawren Harris. Harris was known for his stark, stylized depictions of Canadian winter scenes.
However, Fahimi's use of watercolor and his more naturalistic approach also brings to mind some of the winter scenes painted by American artist Andrew Wyeth, particularly in the detailed rendering of the bare trees and the subtle use of color in the snow.
A comparable work might be Wyeth's winter landscapes, though Fahimi's painting has its own unique elements and a more loose, watercolor technique. Wyeth's works can be found in major American museums, including the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Pennsylvania.
While Fahimi's painting is clearly his own, it seems to blend influences from both the Group of Seven's bold approach to Canadian landscapes and Wyeth's more subtle, contemplative winter scenes, creating a unique interpretation of a serene winter landscape.
Details
Type
artwork
Created At
10 May 2023