plate no. 6998

Wild geese at Miho, Kiyomi Temple, Suruga, Yoshiwara

oilUkiyo-elandscapemountainswaterboatstreesfiguressky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to simplify complex landscapes into basic shapes. It will also develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle tonal variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, water, and landmasses, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the relative sizes of the elements.
step 03
Apply a base layer of color to the sky, blending from yellow to light blue.
step 04
Paint the water with varying shades of blue, creating depth with darker tones in the foreground.
step 05
Add the mountain range in the background, using muted colors to suggest distance.
step 06
Paint the landmasses with dark greens and browns, adding details like trees and buildings.
step 07
Add the boats in the foreground, paying attention to their reflections in the water.
step 08
Include the figures on the path and the flock of birds in the sky as final details.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Burnt umber

secondary · Titanium white · Vermillion

Mix Prussian blue with white for the sky and water. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the land and mountains. Add a touch of vermillion to the mountains for warmth.

techniques