plate no. 0149

6. Hatsune Riding Ground in Bakuro Chō

woodblock printUkiyo-ecityscapecityscapetreesbuildingsskyfiguresbanners

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering complex linear structures. It also provides practice in simplifying details and capturing the essence of a scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the tower, trees, buildings, and banners.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient from dark blue to light blue/pink near the horizon.
step 03
Paint the tower using a light orange/brown, focusing on the linear structure.
step 04
Add the trees, paying attention to the delicate branches and their overlapping forms.
step 05
Block in the buildings and banners with their respective colors (red, yellow, white).
step 06
Add details to the figures and other elements in the scene.
step 07
Refine the colors and values to create depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details like the ground texture and small elements.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Titanium white · Burnt sienna

secondary · Crimson red · Sap green

Mix different shades of blue and white for the sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the tower. Mix greens for the ground and use white to lighten the banners.

techniques