plate no. 3679

Beauty Under a Cherry

oilPost-Impressionismportraitportraitkimonofiguretreesgardenfan

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and rendering fabric with subtle details. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective and a sense of depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figure and background elements.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the skin, kimono, background, and other key areas.
step 03
Begin layering in the mid-tones and shadows, paying attention to the light source and how it affects the forms.
step 04
Refine the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth, using subtle color variations to create depth.
step 05
Add the patterns and details on the kimono, using a smaller brush and careful observation.
step 06
Develop the background, using soft brushstrokes and muted colors to create a sense of distance.
step 07
Add highlights and final touches to enhance the overall realism and vibrancy of the painting.
step 08
Glaze if needed to unify colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · raw sienna · titanium white · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · viridian · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the skin tones by mixing raw sienna, alizarin crimson, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to create variations in warmth and coolness. Use ultramarine blue and viridian to create the cool tones in the shadows and background.

techniques