plate no. 1603

Winter

Ivan Generalić, 1944

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapevillagewintersnowhousestreesfigures

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It's a good exercise in understanding atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of distance.

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 houses, trees, and figures, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient of yellow and light brown.
step 03
Paint the distant houses and trees with diluted colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Add the snow-covered roofs and ground with white, using subtle variations in tone.
step 05
Paint the wooden structures with brown, adding details to suggest texture and form.
step 06
Add the figures and animals, using simple shapes and colors.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees, adding branches and twigs.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the scene.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and yellow ochre to create the various tones of snow. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the wooden structures, and payne's gray to create shadows.

techniques