plate no. 8852

Snowy landscape with a woman brandishing a broom and a man holding an umbrella

oilUkiyo-elandscapelandscapesnowfigurestreeswaterbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as practicing precise linework for details like trees and figures. Students will also learn about composition and how to create a balanced and harmonious image.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the figures, landscape elements, and major shapes.
step 02
Establish the background sky with a light wash of blue-gray, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Paint the snow-covered landscape, using white mixed with small amounts of blue, gray, and brown to create subtle shadows and variations.
step 04
Add the details of the buildings, trees, and bridge, using fine lines and careful brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to the details of their clothing and facial features.
step 06
Add the final details, such as the birds, snow flurries, and any other small elements that add interest to the painting.
step 07
Refine the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.
step 08
Add the signature and any other finishing touches.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · vermilion · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix white with small amounts of blue, gray, and brown to create the various shades of snow. Use vermilion and yellow ochre to create the warm tones in the figures' clothing.

techniques