plate no. 9964

Children collecting brushwood

oil, canvas, cardboardRealismgenre paintingfiguressnowlandscapetreeswinterbrushwood

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering textures like snow and bare branches.

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 figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the main areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Begin painting the sky with soft, blended strokes, using a range of gray and blue tones.
step 04
Paint the distant trees and bushes, paying attention to atmospheric perspective (lighter and less detailed in the distance).
step 05
Block in the figures with basic shapes and colors, gradually refining their forms and details.
step 06
Paint the snow-covered ground, using a variety of whites, grays, and browns to create depth and texture.
step 07
Add the brushwood and branches, focusing on their shapes and patterns.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the realism and visual interest of the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · raw sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red

Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue or yellow ochre to adjust the temperature of the colors.

techniques