plate no. 9127

The procession on the slopes

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapebuildingssnowtreesskycityscapefigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in tone and learn to create depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. Students will also practice painting architectural forms and rendering the texture of snow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of buildings and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the buildings, mixing greens, yellows, and reds.
step 04
Paint the snow-covered ground, using cool whites and grays to indicate shadows and depth.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, roofs, and architectural features.
step 06
Paint the trees, focusing on the birch trees in the foreground.
step 07
Add figures and other small details to bring the scene to life.
step 08
Refine the painting, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix white with small amounts of blue, yellow, and red to create the various shades of snow. Use combinations of blue and yellow to achieve different greens for the roofs and trees. Mix red and white for the pinkish buildings.

techniques

·layering
·dry brushing
·color mixing
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details in the background, which can flatten the sense of depth.
→Using pure white for the snow without considering the shadows and color reflections.
→Making the colors too saturated, which can detract from the overall harmony of the painting.
→Not establishing a clear focal point, which can make the composition feel disorganized.