plate no. 8227

Paysage Enneigé

pastelImpressionismlandscapetreessnowlandscapeskypathwinter

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating the illusion of depth through layering and subtle color variations. It also provides practice in rendering tree forms and snow textures with pastels.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the path.
step 02
Establish the sky with soft pastel strokes, blending light blues, grays, and yellows.
step 03
Block in the overall value of the snow-covered ground, using light grays and blues.
step 04
Add the tree trunks with darker browns and grays, paying attention to their verticality and spacing.
step 05
Layer white and light blue pastels on the tree branches and ground to create the effect of snow.
step 06
Use short, broken strokes to suggest the texture of the snow and the foliage.
step 07
Add subtle details to the background, such as distant trees and buildings.
step 08
Refine the values and colors throughout the painting, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.

color palette

primary · titanium white · payne's gray · raw umber

secondary · light blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix white with small amounts of blue and gray to create the various shades of snow. Use raw umber and burnt sienna for the tree trunks, adjusting the value with white or gray.

techniques