plate no. 3056

Woman under Flowering Tree

ink, paperUkiyo-egenre paintingwomantreeflowersriverfankimono

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, rendering fabric patterns, and creating a sense of depth through line work and subtle shading. It also provides practice in depicting figures in traditional clothing and poses.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, tree, and river.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, including the sky and the river, using diluted washes.
step 03
Paint the figure's skin tones, starting with a light base and gradually adding shadows and highlights.
step 04
Begin rendering the kimono, paying close attention to the patterns and folds. Use fine lines to define the details.
step 05
Paint the tree branches and flowers, using small brushstrokes to create texture and detail.
step 06
Add the details of the fan, including the text and design.
step 07
Refine the details of the river and surrounding foliage, adding shadows and highlights to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and details, such as the figure's hair ornaments and the patterns on the fabric.