plate no. 7261

Gehöft Im Scheinwerferlicht

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingssnowlandscapetreesnightfarm

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using directional brushstrokes to create texture and movement in the snow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and ground, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the dark background with a solid layer of black paint.
step 03
Apply a base layer of light gray or beige to the buildings, leaving room for shadows.
step 04
Mix a light blue-gray color for the snow and apply it to the ground with horizontal brushstrokes.
step 05
Add darker blues and grays to the snow to create shadows and depth.
step 06
Paint the roofs with a mix of blue, gray, and white, using directional brushstrokes to suggest the texture of snow.
step 07
Add the dark silhouettes of the trees and fence, varying the thickness of the lines to create visual interest.
step 08
Refine the details of the buildings, such as the windows and edges, with small brushstrokes.

color palette

primary · black · white · gray · light blue

secondary · beige · dark blue

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white. Add small amounts of blue to gray for the snow and roofs. Use beige and gray to create the building color.

techniques

·blocking
·directional brushstrokes
·color mixing
·layering
·silhouette

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
→Making the colors too bright or saturated.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough to create texture.
→Failing to establish a strong value contrast.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas
·Acrylic or oil paints
·Black paint
·White paint
·Gray paint
·Blue paint
·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
·Palette

optional

·Palette knife
·Medium (for oil paints)
·Rags

Use a canvas with a slightly textured surface to enhance the effect of the brushstrokes. Acrylics are faster drying, but oils allow for more blending.

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