plate no. 4639

Mt. Fuji from Ohito, Morning

oilSōsaku hangalandscapemountainskylandscapefieldstreesriver

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in creating a sense of distance through color and detail reduction.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes: mountain, hills, fields, and river.
step 02
Block in the sky with light pink and lavender hues.
step 03
Paint the mountain with pink and blue tones, defining the snow-covered areas.
step 04
Layer in the distant hills with shades of blue and purple, gradually darkening towards the foreground.
step 05
Paint the fields with a base of ochre and add details of the rice paddies.
step 06
Add the river with a muted blue-green color.
step 07
Include the trees and buildings in the foreground using darker tones of green and brown.
step 08
Refine the details and add subtle highlights to create depth.

color palette

primary · pink · blue · purple · ochre

secondary · green · brown · lavender

Mix pinks by combining red and white, blues by mixing cyan and white, purples by combining blue and red, and ochre by mixing yellow, brown, and a touch of red.

techniques