CAMELLIAS & JUNCO
ACRYLICS & INK ON SHIKISHI BOARD
FALL 2024
ACRYLICS & INK ON SHIKISHI BOARD
FALL 2024
Late winter, and although the sky is still dark gray and tree leaves are yet to sprout anew, there is still a welcoming source of color to be found in local gardens with the camellias. That shot of color can sure brighten any cold winter’s day. The over-wintering dark-eyed juncos are still around at this time, adding to the joy with their quick movements and antics: “jumping juncos” we call them. This painting celebrates both camellias and juncos at a time when the world is still hibernating. Inspiration for my composition came mainly from Rinpa artist Kamisaka Sekka, and I used a Rinpa-style tarashikomi-effect to paint the blossoms. The design for the junco was also inspired by both Northwest Coast Native and Celtic art traditions.
DIMENSIONS HEIGHT: 10 ¾ inches
WIDTH: 9 ½ inches
PRICE $250
Shikishi are an ancient Japanese format used for painting and writing poetry. Sometimes referred to as a “poem card,” they have been in use since at least the eighth century. Shikishi boards are made from fine Japanese handmade art paper laminated to hard board backing. They are edged with a strip of gold paper and are traditionally used for sumi paintings, haiku poems, calligraphy, and watercolor paintings.
DIMENSIONS HEIGHT: 10 ¾ inches
WIDTH: 9 ½ inches
PRICE $250
Shikishi are an ancient Japanese format used for painting and writing poetry. Sometimes referred to as a “poem card,” they have been in use since at least the eighth century. Shikishi boards are made from fine Japanese handmade art paper laminated to hard board backing. They are edged with a strip of gold paper and are traditionally used for sumi paintings, haiku poems, calligraphy, and watercolor paintings.
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