plate no. 3780

Catching the Turkey

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingwintersnowhousestreesfiguresturkeys

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing a narrative scene with multiple figures. It also encourages simplification of forms and embracing a naive art style.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the houses, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light gray-blue wash.
step 03
Add the distant hills and trees using darker greens and blues.
step 04
Paint the houses, starting with the base colors and adding details like windows and roofs.
step 05
Apply a layer of white to represent the snow-covered ground, varying the thickness for texture.
step 06
Paint the bare trees with thin branches, adding small dabs of white to simulate snow.
step 07
Add the figures and turkeys, using simple shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine details and add highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix white with blue to create various shades of snow and sky. Use umber and white for tree trunks and shadows. Mix red, yellow, and umber for the turkeys.

techniques