Father and Son Members of the Forty Seven Rônin from Chûshingura

approach — 8 steps

color palette

primary · black · yellow · red-orange · grey

secondary · blue-grey · gold · white · green

Mix the red-orange by combining red and yellow. Achieve the blue-grey by mixing blue, grey, and a touch of white. Use white to lighten the yellow for highlights.

techniques

• ·flat color application
• ·pattern rendering
• ·outlining
• ·color blocking

common pitfalls

• →Overcomplicating the color palette.
• →Losing the flat, graphic quality of the original.
• →Not paying attention to the intricate patterns on the clothing.
• →Struggling with the proportions of the figures.