plate no. 5730

Winter Landscape with Pink House

Lawren Harris, 1918

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)landscapetreessnowbuildingslandscapewintersky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and understanding color temperature to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the buildings.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, snow, and buildings using simplified shapes.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows on the snow and the forms of the trees.
step 04
Introduce the warmer tones in the trees and buildings to create contrast.
step 05
Refine the shapes of the snow-covered branches, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as the roofs and windows, using a smaller brush.
step 07
Blend the edges of the colors to create a soft, diffused effect.
step 08
Add final highlights to the snow and trees to enhance the sense of depth.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna · sap green

Mix white with blue for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Create the snow shadows by mixing white with a touch of burnt umber and blue. Achieve the red-brown of the buildings by mixing cadmium red with burnt umber.

techniques