plate no. 7354

Village

Ivan Generalić, 1954

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapevillagewintersnowbuildingstreeschickens

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and painting realistic textures like wood and snow. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of place.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and other elements, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient of dark grays and oranges, blending smoothly.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the buildings, using browns and grays.
step 04
Add the snow on the roofs and ground, using white mixed with small amounts of blue and gray to create shadows.
step 05
Paint the trees, focusing on the intricate branching patterns.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and textures.
step 07
Paint the chickens, using a variety of browns, reds, and yellows.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and realism.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · payne's gray

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix white with small amounts of blue and gray for snow shadows. Use burnt sienna and cadmium yellow for the chickens. Mix raw umber and payne's gray for the dark buildings.

techniques