apprentice
artistsserieslearnchatartworkscommunity gallery
apprentice

deliberate practice for serious artists

aboutgalleryprivacyterms
built by reducibl.com
home·artworks·Winter. Red Hill in the realm of Berendey
Winter. Red Hill in the realm of Berendey by Boris Grigoriev

plate no. 0936

Winter. Red Hill in the realm of Berendey

Boris Grigoriev

oilCubismillustrationtreessnowbuildingsfigureswinterlandscape
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex scenes into geometric shapes and use a limited color palette to create a cohesive and stylized winter landscape. It also encourages experimentation with layering and creating depth through value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, buildings, and figures.

  2. step 02

    Divide the scene into geometric shapes, simplifying the forms of the trees, buildings, and snowdrifts.

  3. step 03

    Establish the darkest values first, focusing on the tree trunks and shadows.

  4. step 04

    Apply the mid-tones, blending the edges of the shapes to create a sense of depth.

  5. step 05

    Add the highlights to the snow and buildings, using a lighter shade of white or gray.

  6. step 06

    Paint the red element, using a vibrant red hue and blending it slightly into the surrounding snow.

  7. step 07

    Refine the details of the figures and buildings, adding small touches of color and texture.

  8. step 08

    Add final touches to the trees, creating a sense of depth and complexity.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red · cerulean blue · sap green

Mix different shades of gray by combining white with raw umber and a touch of blue. Create a range of browns by mixing burnt sienna and raw umber. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

  • ·geometric abstraction
  • ·limited palette
  • ·layering
  • ·value study
  • ·color mixing

common pitfalls

  • →Overcomplicating the shapes and losing the overall composition.
  • →Using too many colors and creating a disjointed effect.
  • →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
  • →Making the red element too overpowering.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·acrylic or oil paints
  • ·round brushes (various sizes)
  • ·flat brushes (various sizes)
  • ·palette
  • ·palette knife
  • ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
  • ·mineral spirits (for cleaning brushes)

optional

  • ·painting medium
  • ·easel
  • ·varnish

A medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) is recommended for this project. Consider using a toned canvas to simplify the process of establishing values.

tips & new artworks in your inbox

no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

or to save artworks, chat, and track progress

related guides

oil painting for beginners →how to learn by studying the masters →
chat about this artwork

in this vein

related artworks

Komposition

Komposition

Leo Leuppi

Landscape near Martigues

Landscape near Martigues

Andre Derain

Windmill

Windmill

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso

Untitled (Husain's Family)

Untitled (Husain's Family)

M.F. Husain

At the bar

At the bar

Carlos Saenz de Tejada

Figures by a Rock Pool

Figures by a Rock Pool

Dorrit Black

Portrait of Anna Grilikhes

Portrait of Anna Grilikhes

Boris Grigoriev

Postava

Postava

Josef Capek