plate no. 8668

Shrine Attendants Smoking

oilUkiyo-egenre paintingfigureshorsetreearchitecturesmoking

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding the principles of composition in a traditional Japanese style. Students will also practice rendering figures and animals in a stylized manner.

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 and figures, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background elements like the sky and ground with diluted washes.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the figures, horse, and architectural elements.
step 04
Layer in details and patterns on the clothing and horse tack.
step 05
Add shading and highlights to create form and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the faces and hands.
step 07
Add the final touches, such as the bird and any small details.
step 08
Consider adding a light wash of color to the entire piece to unify the composition.