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Yugasan in Bizan Province by Hiroshige

plate no. 9594

Yugasan in Bizan Province

Hiroshige, 1858

oilUkiyo-elandscapemountainssnowtreeslandscapeskybuildings
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to create depth using atmospheric perspective and practice rendering simple shapes with minimal shading. It also introduces the concept of stylized representation of natural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
1
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, shoreline, and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.

  2. step 02

    Block in the large areas of color: dark blue for the sky, light blue for the water, and white for the snow-covered mountains.

  3. step 03

    Add the darker tones to the mountains to create shadows and define their forms.

  4. step 04

    Paint the trees using simple brushstrokes, focusing on their silhouette and placement.

  5. step 05

    Add the details of the buildings, paying attention to their simplified forms and color.

  6. step 06

    Create the snow effect by adding small white dots to the sky and mountains.

  7. step 07

    Outline key elements with thin lines to define shapes and add contrast.

  8. step 08

    Add the red details of the signs and buildings.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Titanium white · Red

secondary · Payne's gray · Yellow Ochre

Mix white with a touch of blue to create the various shades of snow. Use a very small amount of yellow ochre to warm up the white in some areas.

techniques

  • ·Flat wash
  • ·Dry brushing
  • ·Layering
  • ·Pointillism (for snow)

common pitfalls

  • →Overcomplicating the shapes of the mountains and trees.
  • →Using too much detail in the buildings.
  • →Making the snow too uniform and unrealistic.
  • →Not creating enough contrast between the sky and the mountains.

materials

surface · Stretched canvas or watercolor paper

required

  • ·Acrylic paints (Prussian blue, Titanium white, Red, Payne's gray, Yellow Ochre)
  • ·Round brushes (small and medium)
  • ·Flat brush (medium)
  • ·Canvas or paper
  • ·Palette
  • ·Water container
  • ·Paper towels
  • ·Pencil

optional

  • ·Palette knife
  • ·Ruler

Use a smooth surface to mimic the flatness of the original woodblock print. Acrylics are recommended for their fast drying time and ease of use.

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