plate no. 4611

Gromniczna

oilRealismportraitfiguresnowportraitwinterlandscapechildren

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice capturing realistic skin tones and rendering snow with subtle color variations. It also offers practice in depicting figures at different distances and creating a sense of depth.

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 main value structure with a thin wash of neutral tones.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the figures and the background elements, paying attention to their relative sizes and proportions.
step 04
Begin to refine the skin tones of the main figure, using subtle color variations to create a sense of form.
step 05
Add details to the clothing and accessories, such as the scarf and the coat.
step 06
Develop the background, focusing on the texture of the snow and the distant figures.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments to the composition.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · viridian green

Mix white with small amounts of umber and ochre for the snow. Use red and umber for skin tones, adding small amounts of blue or green to cool down the shadows.

techniques