plate no. 2116

Winter Landscape with a Church

Abraham Manievich, 1905

oilPost-Impressionismcityscapechurchwintersnowlandscapebuildingtrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in applying impasto techniques and understanding how to mix colors to represent light and shadow in a snowy landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the church, road, and surrounding trees.
step 02
Block in the main color areas using thin washes of color, focusing on the overall composition.
step 03
Begin building up the texture with thicker paint, using visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Focus on capturing the light and shadow on the snow and the church walls.
step 05
Mix subtle variations of white, blue, and gray to create the snowy effect.
step 06
Add details to the church, such as the windows and columns.
step 07
Refine the details in the trees and surrounding foliage.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · violet

Mix white with small amounts of blue and yellow ochre to create the various shades of snow. Use burnt umber and ultramarine blue to create the darker tones in the trees and shadows.

techniques