Hokusai - One of the Greats - May 2012

[azulparsnip]

Hokusai is a very well known Japanese artist.

I hope you will take this opportunity to study some of his work. Make a copy , imitate his techinques, or just enjoy reading about and viewing his work.

One thing that comes across loud and clear is his love of artist creation and life forms. AND he studied everything!!!

Here are a few images and a Wikipedia link for quick reference.

Hope we can do a few things inspired by this world class artist.


teahouse - at-koishikawa-the-morning-after-a-snowfall-katsushika

poppies and yellow butterfly

Hokusai " manga" study images

Geishas

[azulparsnip]

some more of the "manga" studies and a few geisha's

[artbyjune]

Super artist. I love his geishas!

[trafford]

These are wonderful Robin...Will have to do at least one.

[artbyjune]

pen and watercolour wash, 5 by 7 ins, paper. After Hokusai.

[azulparsnip]

lovely, June. She has a wistful air.

[azulparsnip]

here are a couple diddles in this direction - I learn alot from copy Hokusai - design , technique and beauty . I like the feeling copying him gives.

[tyree]

im trying to do the sea painting....with a wide pen, and markers....hmmm....will see....tyree

[tyree]

june....shes very very lovely, wonderful oriental style.....janet....i myself would not call these doodles....they are too wonderful!!! tyree

[trafford]

The wonderful doodles are Robin's, Tyree. Not that I mind taking credit...they are good.

Looking forward to seeing your post

[azulparsnip]

Hi Janet and Susan - thanks, I too look forward to seeing the seascape - \

[tyree]

ooopssssee....i have never been good at names tyree

[artbyjune]

I love your studies Robin, especially the umbrellas!!. I haven't looked much at Hokusai but I am inspired to look more. I agree -clean and beautiful design.

[trafford]

I always like your sketches Robin. Love the umbrellas.

Here is a turtle:

[trafford]

Forgot to mention your lady, June. I can't seem to quite get that flow that you capture. Very nice.