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oilRealismlandscapetreessnowlandscapewinterhillssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature in shadows and how to create depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of snow with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of color, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, such as the snow, sky, and distant hills.
step 04
Begin adding details to the trees, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Develop the shadows in the snow, using cool blues and purples to create depth.
step 06
Add highlights to the snow and trees to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add final touches and sign the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix white with small amounts of blue and purple for cool snow shadows. Use burnt sienna and cadmium yellow for the warm tones in the trees and foliage. Mix blue and yellow for the distant hills.

techniques