plate no. 3685

STREET IN BRODEK U KONICE

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1962

oilImpressionismlandscapestreetsnowhousestreeswinterlamp post

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in using expressive brushstrokes to capture the feeling of a winter landscape. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the houses, road, trees, and lamp post, focusing on proportions and perspective.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of blue for the sky and snow, and brown for the buildings and trees.
step 03
Begin layering colors to define the forms, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the snow and foliage.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the shapes of the buildings and trees.
step 05
Introduce warmer tones to the road and the area around the lamp post to create contrast and visual interest.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and branches, using a smaller brush to add finer lines and textures.
step 07
Add highlights to the snow and buildings to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a cohesive and expressive composition.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Burnt umber · Yellow ochre

secondary · Titanium white · Cadmium orange · Payne's gray

Mix Prussian blue with white for the sky and snow shadows. Combine burnt umber and yellow ochre for the road and buildings. Use Payne's gray sparingly to darken shadows.

techniques