plate no. 0566

Travels Looking at Mt. Fuji

woodcutUkiyo-egenre paintingmountainfigureshorsetreelandscapesky

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students understand the use of simplified shapes and flat color planes to create depth and form. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with minimal detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of Mt. Fuji, the figures, and the tree.
step 02
Outline the major shapes: mountain, figures, horse, tree, and ground.
step 03
Apply a light wash of color to the sky, creating a subtle gradient.
step 04
Fill in the mountain with light gray and white, suggesting snow and clouds.
step 05
Paint the tree with dark green for the foliage and brown for the trunk.
step 06
Add the figures and horse, using flat colors for their clothing and bodies.
step 07
Outline the major shapes with a fine brush or pen to define the forms.
step 08
Add final details, such as the facial features and the texture of the clothing.

color palette

primary · light gray · brown · dark green · light blue

secondary · white · tan · dark blue

Mix light grays by diluting black with white. Achieve the light blue by mixing a small amount of blue with white. Use thin washes of color to maintain a light and airy feel.

techniques