plate no. 5010

Full Moon at Izu-ura, Ibaraki

Hasui Kawase, 1952

oilShin-hangalandscapetreeswaterbuildingmoonlandscapeboat

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as accurately depicting complex shapes like trees and buildings with simplified forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main elements: horizon line, building, trees, and moon.
step 02
Establish the base color for the sky, blending from lighter blue near the horizon to darker blue at the top.
step 03
Paint the water with varying shades of blue, adding horizontal strokes to suggest ripples and reflections.
step 04
Block in the basic shapes of the trees with dark green, then add details like branches and leaves.
step 05
Paint the building, paying attention to the perspective of the roof and walls.
step 06
Add the moon with a soft white, blending the edges to create a halo effect.
step 07
Include the small boat in the distance with a dark silhouette.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ultramarine blue · viridian green

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · titanium white

Mix different shades of blue by combining cerulean and ultramarine. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, adding a touch of black for darker tones. Use white to lighten colors for highlights and the moon.

techniques

·layering
·blending
·color mixing
·atmospheric perspective
·silhouette

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
→Creating harsh lines instead of soft transitions.
→Inaccurate perspective of the building.
→Using colors that are too saturated or bright.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (cerulean blue, ultramarine blue, viridian green, burnt sienna, ivory black, titanium white)
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels