plate no. 5101
Sonnenaufgang Über Den Dächern
Eugène Jansson, 1903
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create atmospheric perspective and develop skills in depicting light and shadow on snow-covered surfaces.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the rooftops and chimneys, establishing the composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue base, gradually adding yellows and pinks near the horizon.
- step 03
Apply a base coat of blue to the rooftops, varying the shade to indicate depth.
- step 04
Add highlights to the rooftops using lighter blues and whites, focusing on areas where the sun hits.
- step 05
Paint the chimneys with browns and grays, adding subtle highlights and shadows.
- step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture on the snow and in the sky.
- step 07
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows and other architectural elements.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect of light and atmosphere.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson
Mix blues and whites for the sky and snow, adding yellow ochre for warmth. Use burnt umber and white for the chimneys, and mix small amounts of alizarin crimson into the sky for subtle pink hues.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·color temperature
common pitfalls
- →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color temperature.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform and regular.
- →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A canvas with a medium texture will help to create a more interesting surface.
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