plate no. 0039
Matsumoto
Toshi Yoshida, 1940
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as accurately depicting architectural details and landscapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the buildings, mountains, and water.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and major perspective lines.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and mountains.
- step 04
Add details to the buildings, including the roofs, walls, and windows.
- step 05
Paint the water, using horizontal strokes to suggest its surface.
- step 06
Add the trees and foliage, varying the colors and textures.
- step 07
Include the figures and ducks, paying attention to their proportions and placement.
- step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.
color palette
primary · light blue · gray · white · brown
secondary · green · red · black
Mix light blue with white for the sky and mountains. Use gray for the roofs and shadows. Mix greens and browns for the foliage.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·dry brushing
- ·linear perspective
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect perspective
- →Overly saturated colors
- →Lack of detail in the buildings
- →Inaccurate proportions of figures
- →Muddy colors in the water
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·watercolor paints
- ·watercolor paper 140lb
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brush
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·pencil
optional
- ·masking tape
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·ruler
Use high-quality watercolor paints for best results. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.
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