plate no. 8843

Winter in Bucharest

Jean Alexandru Steriadi, 1914

oilImpressionismcityscapebuildingsnowwinterdoorwindowscityscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for snow and creating depth through layering and brushwork. It also provides practice in depicting architectural details in a loose, impressionistic style.

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, door, and windows, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the yellow of the building, the red of the door and windows, and the white of the snow.
step 03
Begin layering the snow, using variations of white, blue, and gray to create depth and texture.
step 04
Add details to the building, such as the window panes and the awning, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Refine the shadows and highlights on the building and snow to create a sense of form.
step 06
Add the figure in the background, keeping it simple and indistinct.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · cadmium red

Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow to create the cool tones of the snow. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna to create the warm tones of the building. Mix red with umber for the door and windows.

techniques