plate no. 6790

Autumn in Hakone Museum

Toshi Yoshida, 1954

oilSōsaku hangalandscapemountainstreesgardenbuildingpathautumn

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the essence of a landscape with simplified forms. It also encourages careful observation of color relationships in nature.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: mountains, trees, building, and path.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash.
step 03
Establish the mountain range with varying shades of gray-blue.
step 04
Paint the background trees with a base layer of orange and brown.
step 05
Add details to the trees with reds, yellows, and greens, creating a sense of autumn foliage.
step 06
Define the building with light gray and white, paying attention to its simple structure.
step 07
Paint the path with a light gray, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 08
Add final details like rocks, bushes, and the small waterfall.

color palette

primary · light blue · gray-blue · orange · light gray

secondary · red · yellow · green · brown

Achieve the mountain colors by mixing blue, gray, and a touch of purple. Create the autumn foliage by mixing reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, varying the proportions for different tree colors.

techniques