plate no. 8707

Winter auf der Oschwand

Cuno Amiet, 1908

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapesnowbuildingtreesskywinter

some experience helpful

This painting offers a great opportunity to practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to convey texture. Students will learn to mix colors to create a sense of light and shadow in a winter landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and snow-covered ground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a flat layer of blue, varying the tone slightly.
step 03
Apply a base layer of yellow-white to the snow, leaving areas for shadows.
step 04
Paint the building's roof and walls using a mix of yellow and brown, adding darker tones for shadows.
step 05
Add the tree branches with bold strokes of yellow and orange.
step 06
Introduce pink and purple hues to the snow and trees to create depth and interest.
step 07
Define the shadows with darker blues and purples, using thick, visible brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the texture and form.

color palette

primary · sky blue · yellow · white

secondary · brown · purple · pink · orange

Mix white with yellow and a touch of blue to create the snow color. Use blue and purple to create the shadows on the snow. Mix yellow and brown for the building and trees.

techniques