plate no. 3139
Winter landscape
Istvan Nagy, 1927
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to create depth using value and texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills and trees, focusing on the overall composition.
- step 02
Block in the darkest values, representing the trees and shadows.
- step 03
Add the mid-tones to the fields and sky, creating a sense of depth.
- step 04
Introduce lighter values to suggest snow and highlights.
- step 05
Refine the shapes of the trees and add details to the foreground.
- step 06
Use dry brush techniques to create texture in the fields and hills.
- step 07
Adjust values and contrasts to enhance the atmospheric perspective.
color palette
primary · ivory black · titanium white · ultramarine blue
secondary · raw umber
Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white, adding small amounts of blue or umber to adjust the temperature of the grays.
techniques
- ·dry brush
- ·scumbling
- ·value layering
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Creating too much contrast
- →Ignoring atmospheric perspective
- →Using too much color
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·round brush #4
- ·flat brush #8
- ·palette knife
- ·palette
optional
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·linseed oil
- ·painting medium
Use a canvas with a slightly rough texture to enhance the dry brush effect.
tips & new artworks in your inbox
no spam — unsubscribe anytime.
or to save artworks, chat, and track progress
related guides
