plate no. 2946

Woman Holding Tray

Goyo Hashiguchi, 1920

oilShin-hangaportraitportraitwomankimonotrayhairtraditional clothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and rendering patterns on fabric. It also provides practice in creating smooth, blended transitions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure, paying attention to the pose and placement on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the background with a dark, muted color.
step 03
Apply the base skin tone to the face, neck, and hands.
step 04
Add shadows and highlights to the skin to create depth and form.
step 05
Paint the kimono, starting with the base color and then adding the pattern.
step 06
Render the obi (belt) with its intricate design and colors.
step 07
Paint the hair, focusing on the shape and volume.
step 08
Add the final details, such as the tray and any subtle highlights.

color palette

primary · ivory · payne's gray · red

secondary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · black

Skin tones can be achieved by mixing ivory, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. The kimono color is a mix of payne's gray and ultramarine blue. Muted tones are key.

techniques

·flat washes
·blending
·color layering
·pattern rendering
·portraiture

common pitfalls

→Overly bright colors
→Incorrect proportions of the figure
→Rushing the blending process
→Ignoring subtle value changes
→Not simplifying the pattern enough

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (ivory, payne's gray, red, yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, black)
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·water container

optional