Jeune femme assise by Tsuguharu Foujita

plate no. 5146

Jeune femme assise

Tsuguharu Foujita, 1917

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfigureportraitwomanwritingdressbraids

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning about limited color palettes and creating form with subtle value changes. Students can practice simplifying shapes and focusing on accurate proportions.

technical profile

palette complexity

2

brushwork visibility

2

value contrast

3

compositional simplicity

4

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and background.
step 02
Mix a light yellow for the background and apply it evenly.
step 03
Mix a base color for the dress and hair, and apply it to the corresponding areas.
step 04
Add shadows and highlights to the dress and hair to create form.
step 05
Paint the details of the face, hands, and paper.
step 06
Add the black ribbon and the signature.
step 07
Refine the edges and details as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · olive green · burnt sienna

secondary · black · titanium white

Mix the olive green by combining yellow ochre with a touch of black. Use white to lighten the yellow ochre for highlights.

techniques

·flat wash
·blending
·scumbling
·dry brushing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details.
→Using too much paint.
→Creating harsh edges.
→Not paying attention to proportions.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paper or canvas
·watercolor paints or acrylic paints
·round brush #4
·flat brush #8
·palette
·water container
·pencil
·eraser

optional

·palette knife
·ruler
·masking tape

Use a smooth surface to achieve the desired effect. Consider using a tinted paper for a similar background color.

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