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.

立体感を抑え、表現力のある線とぼかしなどの巧みな技を施して描かれる「日本画風イラスト」。著者の福井真一は、新版画を専門にしている7人の有名現代画家の画法を紹介し、自身のが手掛ける21種類のイラストとともにアクリル絵の具を駆使した描き方のテクニックを解説します。輪郭や色彩、質感、顔の表情などを表現する日本ならではの繊細な画法を取り入れることにより、時代を超えて愛されるレトロなイラストを創りあげることができます。