plate no. 8520

View of the Loggia at Chartwell

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for snow and shadows, as well as capturing the texture of foliage with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, snow, foliage, and building.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the snow, using cool blues and purples for shadows.
step 04
Add details to the foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Refine the colors and values of the building and fence.
step 06
Add the footprints in the snow, paying attention to their size and spacing.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and contrast.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · purple

Mix white with small amounts of blue and purple to create the cool tones of the snow. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the building. Mix greens and browns for the foliage.

techniques