plate no. 9425

Bucks County Scene

oilImpressionismlandscapehousesnowlandscapemountainswatertrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to build texture. It also provides practice in capturing the effects of light and shadow on a snowy landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, mountains, and water, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, starting with the sky and water.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows on the house and in the landscape.
step 04
Begin layering colors to build up the textures of the snow, trees, and mountains.
step 05
Use thicker paint and visible brushstrokes to create details in the foreground.
step 06
Add highlights to the snow and other surfaces to create a sense of light.
step 07
Refine the details of the house, including the windows, roof, and chimney.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

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

secondary · alizarin crimson · viridian green · raw umber

Mix various shades of gray and blue for the sky and water. Use white and yellow ochre to create the warm tones of the house. Mix blue and burnt sienna for the shadows in the snow.

techniques