plate no. 4233

Woman in Summer Garment

Goyo Hashiguchi, 1920

oilShin-hangaportraitfigureportraitkimonowomancushionrobe

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color blocking, flat washes, and pattern replication. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle nuances of skin tones and facial features.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figure and surrounding objects.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and skin tones.
step 03
Add the darker tones of the kimono and hair, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
step 04
Carefully paint the pattern on the kimono, ensuring consistent spacing and size.
step 05
Refine the facial features, adding subtle details to the eyes, nose, and mouth.
step 06
Add the details of the cushion and other objects in the scene.
step 07
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · ivory · black · red

secondary · blue · green · pink

Mix ivory with small amounts of red and yellow for the skin tones. Create the kimono color by mixing black with a touch of blue. Achieve the pink for the lips and cheeks by diluting the red.

techniques