plate no. 1928

Did they teach you that in school

Grigor Khanjyan, 1953

oilExpressionismgenre paintingchildrensnowbuildingwinterfiguresstreet

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape and understanding atmospheric perspective. Students can also learn how to mix colors to create a sense of depth and distance.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the building.
step 02
Establish the background with a light wash of cool grays and blues to create the sky and distant buildings.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the building and the snow-covered ground, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Start adding details to the figures, focusing on their proportions and gestures.
step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the children's clothing, using a limited palette to maintain harmony.
step 06
Refine the details of the faces and hands, adding subtle highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the snow on the trees and the texture of the ground.
step 08
Glaze to unify colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, black, and a touch of blue or brown. Create the pinkish hues of the building by mixing red, white, and a touch of yellow. Muted greens can be achieved by mixing yellow ochre, blue, and a touch of red.

techniques