plate no. 8196
Preparing Her Sash (blue variant)
Torii Kotondo, 1933
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the outline of the figure, focusing on proportions and pose.
- step 02
Carefully draw the details of the face, hair, and kimono, paying attention to the folds and patterns.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and skin tones.
- step 04
Add the base color for the kimono, hair and obi.
- step 05
Paint the blue pattern on the kimono, using a consistent brushstroke and spacing.
- step 06
Add the floral details to the obi, working from dark to light.
- step 07
Refine the details of the face and hair, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 08
Add the final details and touch-ups to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · cerulean blue · ivory black · titanium white
secondary · pink · purple · green · light grey
Mix various shades of blue by adding white or black to the cerulean blue. Achieve skin tones by mixing white with a touch of pink and yellow. Create the grey by mixing black and white.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·smooth blending
- ·line work
- ·pattern rendering
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Inaccurate proportions in the initial sketch.
- →Uneven or inconsistent color application.
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the style.
- →Incorrect pattern placement on the kimono.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brush size 2
- ·flat brush size 6
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·soft cloth
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·tracing paper
- ·ruler
Use high-quality acrylic paints for best results. A smooth canvas surface will make blending easier.
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