plate no. 7084

Entrance to the Mausoleum of Jyemiten, Nikko, Japan

oilRealismlandscapetreesbuildingsfigureslandscapearchitecturepath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex forms with simplified brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings and trees.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the receding planes of the landscape.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the sky, mountains, trees, and buildings.
step 04
Develop the foliage with varying shades of green and brown, using loose brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, paying attention to their architectural features.
step 06
Paint the figures with simplified forms and colors, suggesting movement and activity.
step 07
Refine the foreground with details like the path and shadows.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt umber · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining sap green, yellow ochre, and burnt umber. Achieve the red hues of the buildings by mixing cadmium red with burnt umber and a touch of white for highlights. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky.

techniques