plate no. 4622

Fuji near Tamaho (pink variant)

Shotei Takahashi, 1936

oilShin-hangalandscapemountainskytreeslandscapebuildingsfields

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle gradients and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also encourages simplified shapes and forms to capture the essence of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, horizon line, and foreground elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of the sky color.
step 03
Block in the dark mass of the mountain, paying attention to its form.
step 04
Add the pink highlights to the mountain's peak and edges, blending softly.
step 05
Define the tree line and buildings in the middle ground with dark tones.
step 06
Create the suggestion of fields in the foreground using horizontal strokes.
step 07
Add subtle details like figures or paths to enhance the composition.
step 08
Refine the color balance and contrast to achieve the desired mood.

color palette

primary · rose madder · ultramarine blue · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · raw umber

Achieve the sky color by mixing rose madder with a touch of ultramarine blue and white. The mountain is primarily black with rose madder highlights. Use yellow ochre to add warmth to the buildings.

techniques