1. Style and tone
- Keywords: Shin-hanga (new print style), Ukiyo-e Aesthetics (ukiyo-e aesthetics), Serene Melancholy, Atmospheric landscape, Traditional Japanese Art.
- Description: The picture shows the typical characteristics of the Japanese “新版画” movement in the early 20th century, combining the woodcut techniques of traditional Ukiyo-e with the light and shadow atmosphere of Western Impressionism. The overall temperament is quiet, lonely and poetic. The core is to capture the specific climatic atmosphere and the stillness of the moment.
2. Visual logic
1. Perspective: Combination of scatter perspective and high viewpoint. Non-strict Western single-point perspective emphasizes the depth of the plane.
2. Composition: Strong diagonal composition, using large areas of white space to create a contrast between reality and reality.
3. Geometry: The superposition of organic lines and geometric color blocks. The edges of the scene are clear but not overly sharp, giving it a unique carving-knife feel in prints and paintings.
3. Visual rendering
1. Line Work: Ink line outlines, line thickness changes imitate brush strokes, but maintain the strength of woodcuts in the details of architecture and tree branches.
2. Texture: Obvious Japanese paper texture, using the original white color of the paper as highlight.
3. Technique: Bokashi: Use gradient printing and dyeing techniques on the water and sky to show the soft transition of colors.
4. Goma-zuri: “胡麻摺” effect that may exist locally, producing a grainy feel to simulate snowfall or texture.
5. Lighting: diffuse light. There is no clear direction of the light source, and the thickness of the snow and the light perception of cloudy sky are expressed through the difference in brightness of the color blocks.
4. Color system
1. Core Logic: low saturation, dominated by cool colors, minimalist color scheme.
2. Palette:
- Prussian Blue / Indigo (#1B365D): Used for water surface gradients, deep and calm.
- Slate Gray (#708090): Used in skies and shadows to create a chilly atmosphere.
- Paper White / Cream (#F5F5DC): The background color of the canvas, which directly refers to the snow.
- Charcoal Black (#36454F): Used for trees and building silhouettes.
5. Negative constraints
1. Photorealism and physical rendering are strictly prohibited
2. Smoothness, high light reflection, and plastic texture of digital painting are strictly prohibited.
3. It is strictly forbidden to apply thick brush strokes or overlapping oil paintings.
4. Modern 3D rendering techniques such as volumetric lighting and ambient light occlusion are strictly prohibited.
5. It is strictly prohibited to use bright, high-purity neon colors or primary colors.
6. Screen content
In heavy snowy weather, 《鬼灭之刃》 and all 「柱」's makeup photos are taken. Each 「柱」 is in a battle-ready posture according to his own breathing method.
