plate no. 3599

Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen

oil, woodJaponismgenre paintingfigurekimonoscreenflowersinteriorprints

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting complex patterns and textures, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and color harmony. It also provides practice in rendering the human figure in a relaxed pose.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, screen, and other elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the figure and foreground.
step 03
Develop the values and tones within each color area, creating depth and form.
step 04
Add details to the kimono, screen, and other objects, paying attention to the patterns and textures.
step 05
Refine the edges and details of the figure, capturing the likeness and expression.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 07
Glaze thin layers of color to unify the painting and create subtle variations.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ivory black · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · viridian green

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to lighten values. Use thin glazes to build up color depth and create subtle variations.

techniques