plate no. 6036

Mikhailovsky Street in Novgorod

oil, canvasRealismcityscapestreetsnowbuildingsfiguretreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and color mixing for realistic snow and sky effects. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape and capturing the essence of a winter scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the street and the placement of buildings and the figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-green hue, creating a soft, diffused light.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the buildings and trees, using browns and greens.
step 04
Apply the base color for the road and snow, a mix of white with touches of brown and blue.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to the snow to create depth and texture.
step 06
Paint the figure, paying attention to the folds of the clothing and the color variations in the fabric.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural elements.
step 08
Refine the trees and add the birds in the sky with small, dark brushstrokes.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · sap green

Mix white with small amounts of blue and brown for the snow and sky. Use burnt umber and Prussian blue for the dark buildings and trees. Add yellow ochre and cadmium red for the figure's clothing.

techniques