plate no. 8892

88. Takinogawa in Ōji

woodblock printUkiyo-elandscapelandscaperivertreesbridgewaterfallfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color layering, perspective, and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering detailed natural elements like trees and water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, hills, and bridge.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, creating a subtle gradient.
step 03
Apply flat layers of green for the foliage, varying the shades to create depth.
step 04
Paint the river with varying shades of blue, adding subtle reflections.
step 05
Add details to the bridge, including the supports and figures.
step 06
Render the waterfall with thin, vertical strokes of white and light blue.
step 07
Paint the buildings and other architectural elements with precise lines.
step 08
Add final details, such as the texture of the trees and the ripples in the water.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Emerald green · Burnt sienna

secondary · Titanium white · Yellow ochre · Vermillion

Mix different shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten the colors for highlights and create atmospheric perspective. Mix burnt sienna and vermillion for the red accents.

techniques