plate no. 4619

Light of dawn on the monastery

oilInk and wash paintinglandscapemountainstreesfoglandscapearchitecturemonastery

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and using varied brushstrokes to suggest texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Prepare the paper with a light wash of diluted brown ink to mimic the aged paper.
step 02
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 03
Begin with the distant mountains, using very diluted ink and soft brushstrokes to create a hazy effect.
step 04
Gradually build up the values in the foreground mountains, using darker ink and more defined brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the trees and monastery, using a fine brush and concentrated ink.
step 06
Create the fog effect by carefully blending the edges of the mountains and trees with diluted ink.
step 07
Add final details and textures with dry brush techniques.
step 08
Allow to dry completely.