plate no. 7522

A snow covered village

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingssnowvillageskychimneyslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive and expressive mood. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to add texture and visual interest.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the horizon line using a soft pencil.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of muted yellow and gray, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the large shapes of the buildings with simplified blocks of color, focusing on their relative values.
step 04
Add the snow-covered ground, using horizontal brushstrokes to suggest the flatness of the landscape.
step 05
Define the chimneys and other details with darker tones, paying attention to their placement and proportion.
step 06
Introduce subtle color variations within the buildings and the ground to add depth and interest.
step 07
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to create texture and emphasize the expressive quality of the painting.
step 08
Add final details like smoke from the chimneys with light, wispy strokes.