plate no. 3378
Rain in Kiyomizu Temple
Asano Takeji, 1953
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, color layering, and creating a sense of atmosphere. It also provides practice in rendering architectural details and figures in a stylized manner.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the temple and surrounding structures.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points to guide the perspective.
- step 03
Block in the main color areas: sky, roofs, walls, and ground.
- step 04
Add details to the architecture, such as roof tiles, windows, and railings.
- step 05
Paint the figure with the umbrella, paying attention to its proportions and placement.
- step 06
Create the effect of rain by adding thin, vertical lines in varying shades of blue and gray.
- step 07
Add subtle highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to match the original painting.
color palette
primary · Prussian blue · Burnt umber · Yellow ochre
secondary · Titanium white · Vermillion · Sap green
Mix Prussian blue and white for the sky and rain. Combine burnt umber and yellow ochre for the wooden structures. Use vermillion for the umbrella.
techniques
- ·Linear perspective
- ·Color layering
- ·Dry brushing
- ·Glazing
- ·Atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect perspective leading to distorted shapes.
- →Overly bright or saturated colors.
- →Lack of detail in the architectural elements.
- →Uneven or unrealistic rain effect.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 12x16
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#4 flat brush
- ·Acrylic paints
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
- ·Graphite pencil
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Retarder medium
- ·Tracing paper
Using a limited palette will help achieve color harmony. Consider using a reference grid to aid in accurate perspective.
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