plate no. 7055
Looking as if she wants to change - The appearance of a proprietress of the Kaei era
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, 1888
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand flat color application and how to create patterns. It also provides practice in rendering a portrait and still life elements.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
1
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the potted plants.
- step 02
Outline the main shapes of the figure, kimono, and plants.
- step 03
Apply the base colors for the background, skin, and clothing.
- step 04
Add the striped pattern to the kimono using thin lines.
- step 05
Paint the details of the face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 06
Render the potted plants, paying attention to the shapes and colors of the leaves and flowers.
- step 07
Add the decorative patterns on the pots.
- step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.
color palette
primary · indigo · ivory · red
secondary · purple · black · brown
Mix indigo with white for lighter shades of blue. Use red and white for various pink tones. Mix black and brown for the hair and dark areas.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·line drawing
- ·pattern rendering
- ·portraiture
- ·still life painting
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Incorrect proportions of the figure
- →Uneven application of flat colors
- →Inaccurate rendering of the kimono pattern
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints (indigo, ivory, red, purple, black, brown)
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·water
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·ruler
- ·tracing paper
Use high-quality acrylic paints for best results. A smooth canvas surface will help with the flat color application.
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