plate no. 9226

Une Parisienne

Paul Jacoulet, 1934

oilUkiyo-eportraitportraitwomanfurhatveilface

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color layering, creating smooth gradients, and rendering delicate details like the veil and facial features. It also provides practice in simplifying complex textures like fur.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: head, hat, fur collar, and facial features.
step 02
Apply a base layer of light green for the background.
step 03
Block in the main colors for the face, hat, and fur using diluted washes.
step 04
Begin layering colors to build up the form and create subtle shading on the face and hat.
step 05
Add details to the eyes, lips, and hair, paying attention to the highlights and shadows.
step 06
Carefully render the fur texture using short, overlapping strokes.
step 07
Paint the veil with thin, precise lines, suggesting its transparency.
step 08
Add final details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · light green · purple · red · ochre

secondary · black · white · grey

Mix light skin tones by blending white, ochre, and a touch of red. Achieve the purple hat color by mixing blue and red, and adjust the shade with white or black. The fur color is a mix of ochre, brown, and white.

techniques

·color layering
·glazing
·dry brushing
·line work
·blending

common pitfalls

→Overworking the colors and losing the freshness of the washes.
→Making the fur look too uniform and lacking texture.
→Struggling to capture the delicate transparency of the veil.
→Inaccurate proportions of the facial features.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paints
·watercolor brushes (small round and flat)
·watercolor paper 140lb
·palette
·water container
·pencil
·eraser

optional

·masking fluid
·ruler
·kneaded eraser

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and allow for smooth blending. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varying levels of detail.

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