Tree of Fish

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Tree Climbing Goats of Morocco

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Sketches@Sakai Hoitsu Exhibition, Japan Society

 I went to "Silver Wind : The Arts of Sakai Hoitsu" exhibition at Japan Society. Hoitsu is one of the most important artists of the Rimpa school in  the Edo Period. I've always associated Rimpa with conservatives because of those luxurious golden screens. But I was wrong. It was an eye opener: I found that Rimpa is so deep and fun. That made me draw these sketches.
http://www.japansociety.org/event/silver-wind-the-arts-of-sakai-hitsu-1761-1828

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Ba Birds

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Jakuchu

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Egyptian Friends!

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Summer Festival!

Summer festivals in Japan became popular in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a way to relieve summer fatigue. Now, people gather in their local communities and enjoy Bon dancing to rhythmic music, stroll around in a light summer kimono (yukata) , eat different foods offered at stalls, and cheer at fireworks. 

For Coloring Fun!

 

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/i2/special_20120806-31_Natsu-Matsuri.html