plate no. 3509

Kankai Pavillion at Wakaura Beach

Hasui Kawase, 1950

oilShin-hangalandscapepavilionwatermoontreeslandscapeboat

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as accurately depicting reflections in water. Students will also learn to simplify complex architectural details.

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 pavilion, water, and distant mountains.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the position of the moon.
step 03
Apply a base layer of light blue for the sky, blending to darker blues towards the top.
step 04
Paint the water with varying shades of blue and green, creating horizontal strokes to suggest movement.
step 05
Add the reflection of the moon as a vertical streak of light.
step 06
Paint the pavilion using dark greens and blues, paying attention to the structure's details.
step 07
Add the tree branches with small, controlled strokes.
step 08
Refine details and add highlights to the pavilion and water.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · ultramarine blue · viridian green

secondary · ivory black · titanium white · yellow ochre

Mix blues with white for the sky gradient. Use viridian green with black and blue for the pavilion. Add a touch of yellow ochre to the water for warmth.

techniques