plate no. 6017

Coastal Landscape

Hasui Kawase, 1927

oilShin-hangacityscapecoastalvillagebuildingstreesoceanpath

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering detailed architectural forms within a landscape. Students can learn to simplify complex scenes and create a sense of depth through color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the path, buildings, and shoreline.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky/sea, path, trees, and building masses.
step 03
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as roof tiles and window placements.
step 04
Develop the foliage with varying shades of green, suggesting depth and texture.
step 05
Refine the shoreline and waves, using lighter values to indicate highlights.
step 06
Add figures and small details to the path to create a sense of scale and activity.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and values to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · teal · beige · grey

secondary · green · brown · white

Achieve the teal sea by mixing blues and greens with white. Use a muted palette by mixing complementary colors to tone down the intensity of the primary colors.

techniques