plate no. 2622

Old City in Kudara (Paekche), Korea

Unichi Hiratsuka, 1935

oilSōsaku hangalandscapepagodalandscapefieldskyfiguretree

suitable for beginners

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice flat color application and creating a sense of depth through simple layering. Students can also learn about composition and creating a focal point.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, including the pagoda, figure, tree, and horizon line.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow for the sky, blending it slightly with a hint of blue at the top.
step 03
Paint the ground with a base layer of orange-brown, creating a gradient from darker in the foreground to lighter in the background.
step 04
Add the pagoda using a flat gray color, paying attention to the structure and details.
step 05
Paint the fence around the pagoda with white, using thin, even strokes.
step 06
Add the figure with simple shapes and colors, suggesting the bundle on their back.
step 07
Paint the tree with dark brown, using thin lines for the branches.
step 08
Add details to the field with horizontal lines of yellow and brown to represent the crops.

color palette

primary · yellow · orange-brown · gray

secondary · blue · white · dark brown

Mix the sky color by adding a small amount of blue to the yellow. Create variations in the ground color by adding white or brown to the orange-brown base.

techniques