plate no. 1096

Kikuzaka Street

Toshi Yoshida, 1939

oilSōsaku hangacityscapestreetbuildingsfigureskimonocityscapefence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, color layering, and capturing the essence of a scene with simplified forms. It also provides practice in rendering textures and patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and street.
step 02
Outline the figures and other key elements like the fence and trees.
step 03
Begin layering in the base colors for the sky, buildings, and street, using diluted washes.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, including windows, roof tiles, and decorative elements.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to the patterns and folds of their kimonos.
step 06
Add the dark tones of the fence and the foliage of the trees.
step 07
Refine the details and add any final touches, such as shadows and highlights.
step 08
Add the artist's signature and seal.

color palette

primary · pale pink · light gray · dark gray · red

secondary · blue · brown · green · white

Mix pale pink by diluting red with white. Create various shades of gray by mixing black and white. Achieve the kimono colors by mixing primary colors with white to create muted tones.

techniques