plate no. 1088

Laurentian Village

Clarence Gagnon, 1925

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)landscapevillagesnowbuildingsmountainstreeswinter

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, color mixing for snow shadows, and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, mountains, and road, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky and mountain areas with light washes of color.
step 03
Establish the base color of the snow-covered ground and rooftops.
step 04
Add darker tones to define the shadows on the buildings and in the snow.
step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the buildings, varying the hues slightly for interest.
step 06
Use short, directional brushstrokes to create texture in the snow and on the buildings.
step 07
Add details like windows, doors, and tree branches with a fine brush.
step 08
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · cadmium red light

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt sienna for the base snow color. Use ultramarine blue and burnt sienna to create grays and browns for shadows. Add small amounts of cadmium red light to warm up the building colors.

techniques