plate no. 0673

24. New Fuji in Meguro

oilUkiyo-elandscapelandscapemountaintreesfiguresriversky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color layering and how to create depth using atmospheric perspective. It will also teach them how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, hill, and river.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient from red to yellow.
step 03
Fill in the large areas of green for the hill and field.
step 04
Add the darker green tones for shadows and details on the hill.
step 05
Paint the river with varying shades of blue, adding reflections.
step 06
Add the trees, starting with the trunks and then the cherry blossoms.
step 07
Include the figures and architectural details.
step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · green · blue

secondary · pink · white · brown · grey

Mix pink for the cherry blossoms by combining red and white. Create different shades of green by mixing yellow and blue, adding brown or black for darker tones. Achieve the sky gradient by blending red and yellow smoothly.

techniques

·flat washes
·color layering
·atmospheric perspective
·simplified forms
·line work

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the details
→Using too many colors
→Not creating enough depth
→Inaccurate proportions

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints or acrylic paints
·watercolor paper or canvas
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·water container

optional

·masking tape
·palette knife
·ruler

Using a limited color palette will help maintain the harmony of the painting. Consider using a reference photo to guide your color mixing and placement.

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