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Okumura Togyu: Artist Deep-Dive

Studying Okumura Togyu's work allows students to explore the principles of Nihonga painting, including the use of traditional materials like mineral pigments and sumi ink, as well as the emphasis on capturing the essence of nature.

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Okumura Togyu: Artist Deep-Dive

Achieving the soft, diffused light

Achieving the translucent effect of the fish's body

Capturing the form of the vase through subtle value changes.

Achieving subtle color variations

achieving subtle color variations