plate no. 0098

Dans Les Jardins Reserves Du Palais. Seoul, Coree

Paul Jacoulet, 1947

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingfiguresgardentreesflowerslandscapeclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking, pattern creation, and depicting figures in traditional clothing. It also offers practice in creating a sense of depth through layering and color variation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and landscape elements, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background (sky, hills, water).
step 03
Add the base colors for the figures' clothing, focusing on the overall shapes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the clothing, such as the floral patterns and ribbon details.
step 05
Refine the facial features and hands, using subtle shading to create form.
step 06
Paint the cherry blossom branches and flowers, varying the pink hues for depth.
step 07
Add final details like the building in the background and any small details in the foreground.
step 08
Review and adjust colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · light blue · pink · yellow-orange · white

secondary · purple · green · black

Achieve the light blue by mixing white with a touch of blue. The pinks are variations of red and white, with some touches of purple. The yellow-orange can be created by mixing yellow and orange with white to lighten.

techniques