Now that you’ve gathered the supplies and prepared the canvas, it’s time to start painting. Here’s how to do it:
Cherry Blossoms in The Moonlight
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Discover our blog article How to Paint by Numbers and learn how to paint like an artist.
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small containers of paint but nice
This is a pretty piece. The canvas comes a bit wrinkled but this doesn’t pose much of an issue. The posts of paint are very small. The brushes are not very high quality but are commiserate with the price. The numbers are easy enough to read and this is a relaxing activity.
Paint By Numbers Guide
Step-by-Step Guide to Painting by Numbers
If you’re ready to start painting by numbers, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
The first step is to gather all the supplies you’ll need. You’ll need the numbered canvas, the paints, the brushes, and the instructions. Make sure you have enough paints to complete the painting, as well as the right size brushes for the job.
Step 2: Prepare the Canvas
Once you have all the supplies, it’s time to prepare the canvas. Start by stretching the canvas over a frame, making sure it’s tight and flat. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt from the canvas. This will help ensure that the paint goes on smoothly and evenly.
Step 3: Start Painting
Now it’s time to start painting! Start by picking a color and filling in the corresponding numbered spaces. Make sure to use the right size brush for the job and to use light strokes. It’s important to take your time and be patient.
Step 4: Finish the Painting
Once you’ve filled in all the numbered spaces, it’s time to finish the painting. Take your time and make sure all the colors are blended together nicely. If you need to, you can add additional details to the painting with smaller brushes or different colors.
Step 5: Clean Up
Once you’ve finished your painting, it’s time to clean up. Wipe off any excess paint from the brushes and canvas. Make sure to follow the instructions for cleaning the paints and brushes, as some paints require special cleaning methods.
Chikanobu Yoshu, Night Cherryblossoms in the Hazy Moonlight
Artist: Chikanobu Yoshu (1838-1912)
Title: Night Cherryblossoms in the Hazy Moonlight
Series title: Customs of Edo
Publisher: Yokoyama Sonomatsu
Date: 1889
Size: (L) 35 x 21.8cm, (C) 35 x 24.7cm, (R) 35 x 24.7cm
Original Japanese woodblock print.
Chikanobu Yoshu
Chikanobu Yoshu was a ukiyo-e artist from the end of the 19th century. He was one of the most prolific woodblock print artists of this period, working with both traditional subjects, such as actors, courtesans, scenes of famous sites, beautiful women, and with topical subjects, such as war and rebellion. Born into a samurai family in Echigo province, Chikanobu became one of the final, great, ukiyo-e artists aiming to preserve the traditional culture of Japan at a time when the country was becoming rapidly modernised. As a child, he studied Kano style painting. When he moved to Tokyo he studied print design first at the studio of Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861) and later on at that of Kunisada I Utagawa (1786–1865).
The end of the Edo period (1603-1868) and the beginning of the Meiji period (1868-1912) brought a rapid influx of Western values and technologies that influenced many artists of this time, including Chikanobu. As a result, he developed a distinctive personal style blending a close adherence to the traditional technique of ukiyo-e, and occasional western imagery. He designed prints rooted in traditional myths and legends but also kaika-e, prints that documented Japan’s modernization, the Emperor Meiji and the imperial court’s promotion of that modernization.
Even though Chikanobu’s prints showcase a variety of subjects, due to the wealth of his beauties and court ladies works, it is believed that the customs and events of the imperial family were his favourite subject. Out of these prints, the most well-known series is probably ‘The Inner Palace of Chiyoda’ (‘Chiyoda no O-oku’), which depicts the court life in the palace of the Tokugawa shogunate. Influenced by the rapid changes happening in Japanese society following the Meiji restoration, Chikanobu also produced beauty prints showing ladies in Western clothing, as opposed to kimono. Chikanobu’s last works in the early years of the 20th century featured brave samurai and heroic women of Japan’s past, models of appropriate behaviour for the future.
| Print Format | Triptych |
|---|---|
| Artist | Chikanobu Yoshu |
| Subject | Beauty & Female, Landscapes |
| Dimensions | (L) 35 x 21.8cm, (C) 35 x 24.7cm, (R) 35 x 24.7cm |
| Condition Report | Trimmed, minor edge losses, pinholes, left margins reattached on two panels. |
| Series | Customs and Manners of Edo |
| Folders | In Store, DB |
Moonlight Sakura
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This painting springs to life with the brilliant pinks, corals, and reds of Japanese cherry blossoms. Learn how to create a sense of space using only black and white, and then bring on the color!
Estimated time to complete painting: 75 to 85 minutes
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