plate no. 6545

Old House, Point Pleasant

oilImpressionismlandscapehousetreessnowwinterlandscaperiver

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in a winter landscape. It also provides practice in painting bare tree branches and capturing the subtle color variations in snow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: house, trees, river, and background hills.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on overall color temperature.
step 03
Start layering colors on the house, using yellows, oranges, and browns to create the wood texture.
step 04
Paint the snow, using blues, purples, and whites to capture the shadows and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the trees, focusing on the shapes and angles of the branches.
step 06
Refine the background hills and sky, using soft, blended colors to create depth.
step 07
Add final details such as windows, chimneys, and wood pile.
step 08
Review and adjust colors and values to achieve a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · alizarin crimson · sap green · purple · raw umber

Mix blues and purples with white to create the cool tones of the snow. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the warm tones of the house. Mix blues and browns to create the tree bark.

techniques