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Modern Japanese Painting Techniques

A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide

Shinichi Fukui

Description

Modern Japanese-style paintings are recognizable by their restrained use of three-dimensionality and perspective, reliance upon expressive lines, and the bold use of colour to direct the viewer's eye. There are other ways that artists imbue their work with Japanese- inspired attributes, including through the skilful use of shape, texture and facial expression.

Shinichi Fukui introduces readers to 7 notable modern Japanese artists who specialize in shin hanga-style portraiture of Japanese women. He then presents instructions to create 21 different original paintings from sketching models, preparing and mixing paints, blocking in colour and rendering fine details.

Using these techniques, and a bit of acrylic paint, readers will be able to create eye-catching works of art that express a timeless Japanese aesthetic.