plate no. 7946
Vinterlandskap
some experience helpful
This painting offers practice in creating depth using atmospheric perspective and understanding subtle color variations in snow. Students will also learn to create texture with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees and the horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-grey wash.
- step 03
Establish the distant landscape with muted browns and greys.
- step 04
Begin layering the snow on the trees, starting with the darkest shadows.
- step 05
Gradually add lighter values to the snow, building up highlights.
- step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the snow.
- step 07
Refine the shapes of the trees and snowdrifts, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · raw umber
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · payne's grey
Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber to create the various shades of snow. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to add warmth to the distant landscape.
techniques
- ·dry brush texture
- ·layering
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overmixing colors and creating a muddy effect.
- →Making the snow too white and lacking depth.
- →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the snow.
- →Losing the overall composition by focusing too much on details.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-tooth canvas to help create texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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