plate no. 4657

Leningrad. Summer garden in winter.

Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva, 1929

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)cityscapecityscapesnowriverbridgebuildingstrees

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes. Students will learn to create a sense of depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, bridge, river, and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky and snow-covered areas with a light, muted color.
step 03
Add the darker tones for the buildings and bridge, focusing on the overall shapes.
step 04
Define the trees with simple vertical strokes, varying their height and thickness.
step 05
Paint the details of the railing and any figures on the bridge.
step 06
Add reflections in the water, using slightly darker and blurred versions of the objects above.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow ochre to create the various shades of snow and sky. Use burnt umber and raw sienna to create the building colors.

techniques