plate no. 6933

The Annunciation Day

Konstantin Yuon, 1922

oil, canvasRealismlandscapearchitecturebuildingssnowtreesfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting architectural forms with light and shadow, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and trees, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, buildings, snow, and trees.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the buildings, using a limited palette.
step 04
Add details to the architecture, such as windows, arches, and domes.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on their branching structure and the effect of light on their branches.
step 06
Add the figures in the foreground, simplifying their forms and colors.
step 07
Refine the snow, adding subtle variations in color and texture.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of white with small amounts of blue, yellow ochre, and burnt umber to create the subtle variations in the snow and buildings. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the warm tones in the trees and architecture.

techniques