plate no. 3519

Yamatori

oil, canvasJaponismportraitwomanportraitflowerskimonojewelryplant

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, including capturing likeness and rendering skin tones, as well as practice painting drapery and decorative elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, flower pot, and main folds of the kimono.
step 02
Establish the background with dark, muted tones, creating a sense of depth.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the skin, kimono, and flower pot, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin refining the details of the face, focusing on capturing the likeness and subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Develop the folds and textures of the kimono, using layering and glazing techniques to create depth and richness.
step 06
Paint the flower pot with careful attention to the intricate details and highlights.
step 07
Add the flowers and leaves, focusing on their delicate forms and subtle color variations.
step 08
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting, adding final details and adjustments to create a sense of realism.

color palette

primary · ivory black · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · gold

Mix skin tones using titanium white, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Achieve the blue-gray of the kimono by mixing ultramarine blue with ivory black and a touch of white.

techniques