Oldies & Goodies - April 3 - 16 Japanese art

[azulparsnip]

Hi - Japanese art is one of my favorites - here are a selection to choose from....use for inspiration or copy....

and Here is a link to explore


http://www.ohmigallery.com/

[azulparsnip]

Here is one more

[dianapotts]

I'm not sure how to do this. We can make art inspired by traditional art? My current project right now anyway is very old Japanese architecture one or two of which are National Treasures of Japan. When I do my drawings of those, may I post? Also, may I post one of my photos of Miyajima for you to work from? I took the photos there. Architecture is traditionally taught in art history classes so I am thinking this is appropriate.

One of my backgrounds is in Asian art history and culture so I have a lot to give here.

Diana

[artbyjune]

Hi Diana. I just left a comment on your blog about this project! I see you are here already.

The aim is to study the art of Japan, and make a copy of some Japanese art you admire. Or paint an original composition in a 'Japanese' style as you see it.

Your beautiful drawings of Japanese dolls would certainly come into this project of you want to post one or two here for members to see.

We are very liberal-minded here....anything relating to the project would be welcomed. Including links, artworks, text/study info.

[dianapotts]

Thanks June,

I was wondering when someone would answer. I love this website because it is liberal minded. So am I.

Creativity needs to be free and that freedom is here!

Thanks so much!

Diana

[azulparsnip]

Hi Diana - sorry to be so long in responding. My daughter in the Airforce was visiting before flying out to Germany for a long time.

But YES, anything relating in any way with Japanese art is welcome. I like the stuff but am far from the fields of refined knowledge about it. I know a little about the diet- umeboshi, miso and seaweed. Any little comments would be welcome.

I think I am gonna try and do a 3 layer reduction cut of the sumo wrestlers

[azulparsnip]

I got this drawing done last night (was up till 2am, loving every minute of it!!) and ran off some copies for transfering to the linoleum & playing with the color themes.....so far I have gotten farther than I did on the last challenge.

[artbyjune]

Lovely drawing. I love the individuality in each face!

[trafford]

Azul, so interested to see how you transfer to linoleum and how the print turns out. I just love print making and love to know all about process.

Am looking at the warehouse/store that's been posted. Would love to do something with that, though maybe a little too ambitious. I'll think about it.

[azulparsnip]

Oh my yes, alot going on in that piece

[trafford]

Went to the library this morning and found a wonderful book "Drawings of the Masters/Japanese Drawings" text by JR Hillier. I liked it so much I'd like to own it. Checked out Amazon and they have used copies, so when I get a few bucks together I think I'll get it.

Meanwhile I'll try a few in my sketchbook......

[WildGoose]

What a fun drawing!

[arnoud3272]

Robin - Nice preparatory drawing. I wonder how you will translate this to lino. My father left me a few lino cuts (from the forties and fifties) and they have all very thick lines and mainly just large black areas. Is that just a style? I always thought one was technically forced to it.

Here is my entry, two carps in pen and ink ...



... after Hokusai



Thanks for looking.

[artbyjune]

A quickie a la japanese. Lady with a goldfish in a bowl. But I don't know the artist. Does anyone know?

[arnoud3272]

June - I wonder what she is trying to do with the fish? But what a lovely drawing!

Cheers,
Arnoud