plate no. 4374

Irozaki, Morning

Toshi Yoshida, 1961

woodcut, paperSōsaku hangamarinasearockstreesskyboatscoastline

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning about color layering and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students can practice simplifying complex shapes into basic forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, rock formations, and tree branch.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light pink/peach color, blending smoothly.
step 03
Paint the sea with a light turquoise, varying the tone slightly to suggest depth.
step 04
Add the distant coastline and islands with muted greens and grays.
step 05
Paint the foreground rocks with darker grays and browns, adding highlights for texture.
step 06
Add the tree branch with dark brown, and paint the pine needles with dark green.
step 07
Include small details like the boats and the waves crashing against the rocks.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to match the original.

color palette

primary · turquoise · pink · gray

secondary · dark green · brown · white

Mix turquoise by combining blue and green with white. Achieve the sky color by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow. Vary the grays by adding small amounts of blue, brown, or green.

techniques