plate no. 1109

Fleurs D'Hiver. Oshima, Japon

Paul Jacoulet, 1955

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingwomenflowersbucketslandscapeportraitsJapanese

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking, precise line work, and understanding of traditional Japanese art aesthetics. It also provides practice in rendering human figures and floral arrangements in a stylized manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch outlining the main shapes and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background, figures, and buckets.
step 03
Define the facial features and details of the kimonos and headscarves.
step 04
Add the floral details, paying attention to the shapes and colors of the flowers and leaves.
step 05
Refine the outlines and add any final details, such as the patterns on the headscarves.
step 06
Add the rope details on the buckets.
step 07
Ensure the colors are flat and even, mimicking the printmaking style.
step 08
Add signature and text.

color palette

primary · red · blue · green · brown

secondary · purple · yellow · pink · black

Mix various shades of red for the flowers, using white to lighten and black to darken. Create subtle variations in skin tones by mixing pink, yellow, and white.

techniques