plate no. 8631

Preparing Her Sash (pink variant)

Torii Kotondo, 1933

oilShin-hangaportraitfigureportraitkimonoJapanesewomanfloral

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle skin tones and practice layering techniques to create the intricate patterns on the kimono. It also offers practice in capturing the delicate features of the face.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic outline of the figure and kimono, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a light, even tone.
step 03
Establish the base skin tone using a light peach color.
step 04
Begin layering the kimono with the dominant red color, leaving space for the white cross patterns.
step 05
Add the white cross patterns to the kimono, ensuring consistent spacing.
step 06
Paint the floral details on the kimono sash, focusing on the shapes of the flowers and leaves.
step 07
Refine the facial features, adding subtle shading to create depth.
step 08
Add final details, such as the hair ornaments and any remaining patterns.

color palette

primary · red · pink · black · white

secondary · green · peach · grey

Achieve the skin tone by mixing white, a touch of red, and a hint of yellow. The various shades of pink and red can be achieved by mixing red with white in different proportions.

techniques

·flat washes
·layering
·color mixing
·fine detail brushwork
·pattern replication

common pitfalls

→Getting the proportions of the figure wrong.
→Making the kimono patterns uneven.
→Overworking the facial details.
→Using colors that are too saturated.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (red, pink, white, black, green)
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels
·pencil

optional

·palette knife
·ruler
·tracing paper

Using a smooth canvas will help achieve the flat, even tones of the original painting. Consider using a grid to help with accurately replicating the patterns.

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