plate no. 0100

SMALL CHURCH BRODEK U KONICE

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1967

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsnowtreesfenceroadfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the effects of light on a snowy landscape. It also provides practice in rendering architectural forms with simplified shapes and textures.

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 buildings, fence, and road, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, buildings, snow, and trees, using thin washes.
step 03
Add darker values to define shadows and create form, especially on the buildings and in the snow.
step 04
Introduce warmer tones to the buildings and foliage to create contrast with the cool snow.
step 05
Develop the texture of the snow with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
step 07
Paint the bare tree branches with thin, delicate lines.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add final highlights.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · raw sienna

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green

Mix white with small amounts of umber and sienna for the snow and buildings. Use blue and umber to create cool shadows. Add red to umber for the fence and foliage.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·layering
·color mixing
·scumbling
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the snow and losing the sense of light and air.
→Making the buildings too detailed and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing, resulting in a flat appearance.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the snow and shadows.