plate no. 3166

The road connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingtreeswaterfigureslandscapehorsemountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplified landscape painting and capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail. It also encourages the use of a limited color palette to create a cohesive and harmonious artwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, the large tree, and the placement of figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the sky, water, and land, using thin washes.
step 03
Add the darker tones of the trees, focusing on the shapes of the foliage.
step 04
Define the shapes of the mountains in the background with a muted color.
step 05
Paint the figures, simplifying their forms and using a limited palette.
step 06
Add details to the tree branches and foliage, creating texture with small brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and other elements in the foreground.
step 08
Add any final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Yellow Ochre · Burnt Sienna

secondary · Titanium White · Black

Mix Prussian Blue and Yellow Ochre to create the greens for the trees and foliage. Use Burnt Sienna and Yellow Ochre to create the earth tones. Add white to lighten colors and create variations in tone.

techniques