plate no. 7097

Hong Kong

Wu Guanzhong, 1997

oilInk and wash paintingcityscapecityscapebuildingsskywatermountainsroad

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and creating depth with varying line weights and washes. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into essential shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and mountains, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Apply a diluted wash of grey to the sky and mountain areas, allowing it to dry.
step 03
Use a larger brush to block in the dark areas of the buildings with black ink, varying the pressure for thicker and thinner lines.
step 04
Add lighter grey washes to the buildings to create depth and shadows.
step 05
Introduce small amounts of color (yellow, green, red) to suggest details like windows and traffic.
step 06
Define the road and water areas with flowing brushstrokes, using a mix of grey and black ink.
step 07
Add small details and accents with a fine brush, such as the lines on the central building and the small dots representing people or cars.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely and add any final touches or corrections.