plate no. 9335

Pelerinages D'Automne. Isle De Sado, Japon

Paul Jacoulet, 1952

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingfigurelandscapeseaskyclothinghat

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in flat color application, precise line work, and understanding of traditional Japanese printmaking aesthetics. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex forms into clean, graphic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: figure, background elements (sea, sky, land).
step 02
Refine the sketch, paying attention to proportions and details of the figure's clothing and accessories.
step 03
Outline all the sketch with a thin, dark line.
step 04
Begin filling in the large areas of flat color: sky, sea, ground.
step 05
Add the colors to the figure, starting with the base layers of white and cream.
step 06
Add details to the figure's clothing, hat, and accessories, using precise lines and flat colors.
step 07
Add the birds in the sky and the details on the ground.
step 08
Add the signature and the text.

color palette

primary · sky blue · cream · tan · white

secondary · olive green · dark blue · red

The cream color can be achieved by mixing white with a touch of yellow ochre or raw sienna. The olive green is a mix of yellow and blue with a touch of brown.

techniques