plate no. 3410

Mloda Huculka

oilRealismportraitfigureportraitwintersnowlandscapebasket

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly capturing likeness and emotion, as well as understanding how to depict light and shadow in a snowy landscape. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Establish the main value areas: light snow, dark coat, and mid-tone skin.
step 03
Block in the local colors of the figure: skin tones, red scarf, brown coat, and blue skirt.
step 04
Begin adding details to the face, focusing on capturing the likeness and expression.
step 05
Develop the texture of the coat and basket using visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Paint the background snow, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and make any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix white with small amounts of umber and ochre to create the various shades of snow. Use red and umber to create the brown tones for the coat. Mix red and white for the scarf.

techniques