plate no. 8130

The Winter

Viorel Marginean, 1993

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapelandscapevillagehillssnowsheeptrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and practicing simplified representation of complex subjects. It also encourages exploration of texture through brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, village, and foreground elements (trees, sheep).
step 02
Establish the sky and general background color with a light wash.
step 03
Block in the larger areas of snow-covered hills, varying the white with subtle grays and browns.
step 04
Add the village buildings, using simple shapes and colors for the roofs and walls.
step 05
Paint the trees in the foreground, focusing on their basic shapes and colors.
step 06
Add the sheep, using small strokes to indicate their bodies and wool.
step 07
Refine details such as the roads, fields, and any other small elements in the landscape.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix white with small amounts of umber and blue to create the various shades of snow. Use red for the roofs, and mix greens and browns for the trees and fields.

techniques