Modern Japanese Painting Techniques: A Step-By-Step Beginner's Guide (Over 21 Lessons and 300 Illustrations)

By Shinichi Fukui

This book makes it easy to create and admire wonderful Japanese-style paintings and portraits

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

Author Shinichi Fukui introduces readers to 7 notable modern Japanese artists (Kazuo Kawakami, Chiaki Takasugi, Miho Tanaka, Ryohei Nishiyama, Jose Franky, Ryohei Murata, and Keiji Yano) 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 color, 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080485937X
• ISBN13: 9780804859370
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 11.0" x 8.5"