plate no. 4479

Villege of Horyu Temple in the Sunset Color

Unichi Hiratsuka, 1942

oilSōsaku hangalandscapelandscapevillagetemplesunsetfieldstrees

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing color blocking and creating a sense of depth through simple shapes. Students will learn to simplify complex scenes into basic forms and use color to define space.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, horizon, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a gradient from blue to light green.
step 03
Paint the sunset colors in the horizon area, blending orange and yellow.
step 04
Add the silhouette of the village and trees with dark green and brown.
step 05
Define the shapes of the buildings and temple with simple lines and blocks of color.
step 06
Paint the fields in the foreground with varying shades of brown and green.
step 07
Add details like haystacks and small trees.
step 08
Refine the edges and add final touches to create a cohesive scene.

color palette

primary · blue · green · orange · brown

secondary · yellow · red

Mix different shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Create sunset colors by blending orange, yellow, and a touch of red. Achieve brown tones by mixing red, yellow, and blue.

techniques