plate no. 7852

Ostatnie śniegi

oilSymbolismlandscaperiverrockssnowtreeslandscapefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how light interacts with different surfaces like water and snow. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle color variations within a limited palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the rocks, river, and background trees, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the dark values of the water and shadowed areas using a dark brown or blue.
step 03
Begin layering in the mid-tones on the rocks, mixing browns, oranges, and a touch of blue to create variations.
step 04
Add highlights to the rocks and snow using lighter shades of white, gray, and yellow.
step 05
Paint the background trees and foliage, focusing on capturing the texture and depth with varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the branches and twigs, using a fine brush.
step 07
Add reflections in the water, using slightly muted versions of the colors above.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic scene.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · cadmium yellow light

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for dark shadows. Use white and yellow ochre to create highlights on the snow and rocks. Add small amounts of blue to browns to cool them down.

techniques