plate no. 2297

View of Sarphatipark

Mommie Schwarz, 1942

oilExpressionismlandscapetreessnowbuildingslandscapeparkwinter

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive mood. Students will also practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 buildings, trees, and foreground elements using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky and background with thin washes of gray and blue.
step 03
Establish the main areas of snow cover with white mixed with small amounts of blue and brown.
step 04
Add the darker tones of the tree trunks and branches, paying attention to their placement and angles.
step 05
Define the shapes of the buildings with darker values and subtle color variations.
step 06
Layer in the details of the fence and other foreground elements.
step 07
Add highlights to the snow and trees to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Refine the brushwork and add final details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the various shades of white by mixing titanium white with small amounts of ultramarine blue, burnt umber, and raw sienna. Create the darker tones by mixing burnt umber and ivory black.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·layering
·scumbling
·limited palette
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using too much color
→Ignoring the underlying structure of the forms
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·titanium white oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·burnt umber oil paint
·raw sienna oil paint
·round brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·linseed oil

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium
·easel

Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and brushstroke visibility. Consider using a limited palette to maintain color harmony.

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