plate no. 2040

The View of Troitse-Sergiyev Monastery

Konstantin Yuon, 1916

wash, watercolor, paperPost-Impressionismlandscapesnowbuildingstreesfigureswinterlandscape

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective and using a limited palette to convey a sense of winter. Students can develop skills in layering washes and creating textures with dry brush techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, trees, and figures, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and gray for the sky and snow, establishing the overall tone.
step 03
Paint the distant buildings with a lighter, desaturated palette to create atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Add darker values to the buildings and trees in the foreground, defining their forms.
step 05
Use dry brush techniques to create texture in the snow and tree branches.
step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and limited color, focusing on their silhouettes.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
step 08
Refine the composition and add final touches, such as highlights and shadows.