plate no. 9850
Myoko Hot Spring
Toshi Yoshida, 1955
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and understanding how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating a sense of atmosphere and distance.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition: mountain, trees, buildings.
- step 02
Establish the base color for the sky, using a light pink or peach tone.
- step 03
Paint the mountain range in the background with a light blue-gray wash.
- step 04
Add the darker green tones for the trees on the mountain, using short, vertical strokes.
- step 05
Begin painting the snow-covered trees in the foreground, starting with the lighter blue shadows.
- step 06
Add the white highlights to the snow, defining the shapes and texture.
- step 07
Paint the buildings and other details in the midground, using darker blues and grays.
- step 08
Refine details and add final touches, such as branches and subtle color variations.
color palette
primary · Prussian blue · Titanium white · Burnt umber
secondary · Light pink · Sap green · Payne's gray
Mix Prussian blue and white for various shades of blue for the snow and mountains. Use burnt umber and Prussian blue to create the dark tones for the trees and buildings. Mix white with a touch of red for the pink sky.
techniques
- ·Layering
- ·Color mixing
- ·Dry brushing
- ·Simplification
- ·Atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the background, losing the sense of distance.
- →Making the snow too uniformly white, lacking depth and shadow.
- →Not simplifying the shapes of the trees and mountains enough.
- →Using colors that are too saturated, losing the muted winter feel.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas
- ·Acrylic paints (Prussian blue, Titanium white, Burnt umber, Sap green, Payne's gray)
- ·Round brushes (various sizes)
- ·Flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
- ·Paper towels
- ·Pencil
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Retarder medium
- ·Easel
Use good quality acrylic paints for better color mixing and longevity. Consider using a canvas with a smooth surface for easier blending.
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