plate no. 7821
Winter in Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne
Armand Guillaumin, 1900
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, mountains, and trees.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the scene.
- step 03
Block in the main color areas: sky, mountains, snow, buildings, and trees.
- step 04
Begin layering colors to create depth and form, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 05
Add details to the buildings, trees, and snow, using a variety of brushstrokes.
- step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall balance of the painting.
- step 07
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism.
- step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments.
color palette
primary · titanium white · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue
secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · violet
Mix white with small amounts of blue and violet for the sky and snow shadows. Use burnt sienna and red for the buildings, and mix greens from blue and yellow for the evergreens.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall impressionistic effect.
- →Using too much pure white and not enough subtle variations in the snow.
- →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
- →Ignoring the perspective and creating a flat, unrealistic composition.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·round brushes size 2, 4, 6
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·violet oil paint
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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