plate no. 2207

Winter at Cenade

Viorel Marginean, 1987

oilExpressionismlandscapevillagemountainssnowtreeshouseslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms. Students will also learn to create a sense of perspective through color and line work.

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 mountains, village, and foreground elements using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and mountains, using diluted washes.
step 03
Add the darker tones to define the shadows and contours of the mountains and snow-covered fields.
step 04
Paint the houses and trees, focusing on their simplified forms and colors.
step 05
Add details to the foreground, such as the rows of crops and individual trees, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, layering paint to create depth and texture.
step 07
Add final details, such as the lines defining the fields and the highlights on the roofs.
step 08
Allow to dry and add a varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium orange · ivory black

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and blue to create the various shades of snow. Use burnt sienna and cadmium orange to create the warmer tones in the trees and roofs.

techniques