plate no. 8235

Here, There and Everywhere Takemitsu

Li Chevalier, 2020

inkInk and wash paintingsymbolic paintinglandscapetreesskymountainsabstractink wash

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in ink wash techniques, value control, and creating atmospheric perspective using limited colors. It also encourages experimentation with textures and abstract representation of landscapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare a toned surface with a light gray wash.
step 02
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains and trees.
step 03
Apply a diluted wash of black ink to the sky area, creating a gradient.
step 04
Add darker values to the mountain range, building up layers of ink wash.
step 05
Use a dry brush technique to create texture on the mountains and trees.
step 06
Create the foreground texture with a combination of washes and dry brush strokes, varying the ink concentration.
step 07
Add subtle highlights with diluted white ink or lifting ink with a clean brush.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · black ink · white ink

secondary · gray wash

Achieve various shades of gray by diluting black ink with water. Use more water for lighter tones and less for darker tones. White ink can be used sparingly for highlights.

techniques