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Pour L'Hiver, Pouh-zan. Coree by Paul Jacoulet

plate no. 8270

Pour L'Hiver, Pouh-zan. Coree

Paul Jacoulet, 1951

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingfiguresinteriorrainlandscapesewingfabric
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice flat color application and precise line work. It also provides an opportunity to study composition and figure drawing in a stylized manner.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
1
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Create a light sketch outlining the main figures, interior, and landscape elements.

  2. step 02

    Apply a base layer of flat color to each area (skin tones, clothing, background).

  3. step 03

    Add details to the faces, including eyes, nose, and mouth, using fine lines.

  4. step 04

    Paint the patterns on the fabrics, paying attention to the shapes and spacing.

  5. step 05

    Define the interior elements, such as the window frame and floor.

  6. step 06

    Add the rain effect in the background with thin, vertical lines.

  7. step 07

    Refine the overall composition and add any final details.

  8. step 08

    Add the text at the bottom of the painting.

color palette

primary · pink · green · white · blue

secondary · red · purple · grey · brown

Mix lighter shades of pink and green by adding white. Achieve the grey for the rain by mixing blue and white.

techniques

  • ·flat color application
  • ·line drawing
  • ·pattern replication
  • ·color blocking
  • ·layering

common pitfalls

  • →Over-blending colors
  • →Inaccurate proportions in figures
  • →Uneven color application
  • →Getting lost in the details of the patterns too early

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

  • ·watercolor paints
  • ·watercolor paper
  • ·fine liner brushes
  • ·pencil
  • ·eraser
  • ·ruler

optional

  • ·color pencils
  • ·gouache
  • ·masking fluid

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Consider using masking fluid for the rain to maintain clean lines.

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