plate no. 7667

Portrait of Hiroshige

oilUkiyo-eportraitportraitfigureclothingpatterntextcushion

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering fabric textures. It also provides practice in creating flat planes of color and intricate patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, cushion, and clothing.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and the figure's robe.
step 03
Add the details of the face, paying attention to the subtle variations in skin tone.
step 04
Render the patterns on the clothing and cushion, using fine lines and precise brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the text elements, carefully copying the characters and their arrangement.
step 06
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 07
Add the seals and signatures.
step 08
Apply a final layer of varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · dark green · beige · grey

secondary · white · red · brown

Mix the dark green by combining a blue and yellow with a touch of black. Achieve the skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a small amount of red.

techniques