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Mt. Ibuki in Snow by Goyo Hashiguchi

plate no. 4500

Mt. Ibuki in Snow

Goyo Hashiguchi, 1920

oilShin-hangalandscapemountainrivertreessnowlandscapesky
suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using a limited palette to achieve a harmonious composition. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
1
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic shapes of the mountain, river, and tree lines.

  2. step 02

    Block in the sky and mountain with light gray and white, creating a subtle gradient.

  3. step 03

    Paint the river with a base of light blue, adding darker blues for depth and shadows.

  4. step 04

    Define the tree shapes with dark gray or black, leaving space for snow.

  5. step 05

    Add snow to the trees and ground using white, varying the thickness for texture.

  6. step 06

    Create the distant trees and huts with small, simple strokes.

  7. step 07

    Add the falling snow with small white dots.

  8. step 08

    Refine the details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · white · light blue · gray

secondary · black · dark blue

Mix different shades of gray by combining white with small amounts of black or blue. Achieve the river's color by mixing white and blue, adding a touch of black for shadows.

techniques

  • ·layering
  • ·blending
  • ·dry brushing
  • ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details
  • →Using too many colors
  • →Ignoring the subtle value changes
  • →Making the snow too uniform

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·acrylic paints (white, black, light blue, gray)
  • ·#4 round brush
  • ·#8 flat brush
  • ·palette
  • ·water container
  • ·paper towels

optional

  • ·palette knife
  • ·retarder medium
  • ·easel

Use a smooth canvas for easier blending. Acrylics are recommended for beginners due to their fast drying time.

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