plate no. 4654

Snow-covered Street

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingssnowstreettreesfigurecityscape

some experience helpful

This painting is good for practicing impasto techniques and color mixing to create the effect of light on snow. Students can learn how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and use visible brushstrokes to create texture.

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 and the street layout using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, buildings, snow, and trees, using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up the texture of the snow with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Create depth by layering colors and varying the thickness of the paint.
step 06
Add the figure and sled, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and form.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red · sap green

Mix white with small amounts of blue, yellow ochre, and sienna to create the various shades of snow. Use a combination of red and green for the figure and sled.

techniques