Kisegawa of Matsubaya, from the series 'Seven Komachis of Yoshiwara', c.1795 (woodblock print)

approach — 7 steps

color palette

primary · ivory · black · orange

secondary · gold · red

The skin tone is a pale ivory, achieved by mixing white with a touch of yellow ochre and a hint of red. The orange can be mixed from red and yellow.

techniques

• ·flat color application
• ·precise linework
• ·simplified form
• ·pattern replication

common pitfalls

• →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
• →Using colors that are too saturated or intense.
• →Incorrect proportions in the initial sketch.
• →Uneven application of flat colors.