plate no. 1255

Paleroyal

Tsuguharu Foujita, 1951

oilMagic Realismcityscapecatbalconycityscapebuildingskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in linear perspective, rendering architectural details, and creating a cohesive color scheme with muted tones. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of stone and fabric.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, paying attention to perspective lines of the buildings and balcony.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings, balcony, and sky with diluted washes of color.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and architectural features.
step 05
Render the balcony, focusing on the form of the balusters and the texture of the stone.
step 06
Paint the cat, paying attention to its proportions and markings.
step 07
Add the final details, such as the birds on the urn and the shadows on the curtain.
step 08
Refine the colors and values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · sap green

Mix raw umber and ivory black with varying amounts of titanium white to create the different shades of gray and brown. Use yellow ochre and cerulean blue to create muted greens for the foliage. Add small amounts of sap green to brighten the greens.

techniques

·linear perspective
·dry brushing
·glazing
·rendering
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect perspective, leading to a distorted composition.
→Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural look.
→Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paper 140lb
·watercolor paints
·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·HB pencil
·kneaded eraser
·palette
·water container
·masking tape

optional

·ruler
·palette knife
·gouache

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and ensure that the colors blend smoothly. Consider using a limited palette of colors to create a more harmonious and unified painting.

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