plate no. 1653

Looking Disagreeable - The Appearance of a Young Lady from Nagoya During the Ansei era

oilUkiyo-eportraitfigureportraitkimonohair ornamentsflowerstext

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, rendering fabric patterns, and capturing subtle facial expressions. Students will also learn to simplify complex shapes and patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figure and compositional elements, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin, even wash of light gray.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the skin, hair, and kimono, focusing on accurate color matching.
step 04
Begin layering the kimono patterns, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 05
Refine the facial features, paying close attention to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add the hair ornaments and other accessories, ensuring accurate placement and color.
step 07
Add the text elements and other small details.
step 08
Apply final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and dimension of the painting.

color palette

primary · gray · red · black · white

secondary · green · purple · yellow · blue

Achieve the various grays by mixing black and white with small amounts of other colors. The skin tones are achieved by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow.

techniques