plate no. 8452

View of Oshima from Atami beach

oilUkiyo-elandscapeseaboatsmountainsbuildingsskybeach

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and perspective, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, boats, and buildings, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light wash, gradually darkening towards the top.
step 03
Add the base colors for the water, mountains, and buildings, using lighter shades for areas further away.
step 04
Layer darker shades to create shadows and define the forms of the mountains and buildings.
step 05
Add details to the boats, including the masts, sails, and hulls.
step 06
Paint the small figures on the beach, simplifying their forms.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the trees on the mountains and the waves in the water.
step 08
Refine the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · viridian green

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · peach

Mix ultramarine blue and white for the sky and water. Combine yellow ochre and viridian green for the mountains. Use burnt sienna and white for the boats and buildings.

techniques