plate no. 7235

Yö Retuperällä

Vilho Lampi, 1930

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapeskymoonplantssnow

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a mood. It also encourages experimentation with expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, horizon line, and the moon.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, warm gray tone.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the buildings and foreground with a dark brown/black mix.
step 04
Add the lighter gray tones to the snow-covered areas, paying attention to the shapes of the shadows.
step 05
Paint the details of the buildings, such as windows and roof lines, with dark browns and blacks.
step 06
Add the details of the plants in the foreground, using browns and ochres.
step 07
Refine the shapes and edges of the forms, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final details like the power lines and the moon's halo.