This week Masayo and I did some Japanese type painting on rice paper with our Sumi-e kits. Hers, she has had for a while since she spent her first 25 years in her native Japan. She has been here long enough to be truly American in culture, so neither of us knew how to do this Sumi-e thing. We watched a video to learn. Here are my attempts. When I scanned the images I got some shadowy bamboo that I didn't paint. A mystery. The rice paper is very thin. The scanner picked up bamboo leaves and reproduced them, I guess. My sumi-e kit was something my dh brought home from one of his many business trips to Japan. I just found it in a drawer a few weeks ago! Included in the box was, what Masayo explained to me, my own personal signature stamp. She read it. It says my last name in Japanese. (see tiny red circle)
WAIT!!!
Those extra bamboo leaves are the wrinkles in the rice paper!
LOL!
Next we tried to copy on rice paper a painting I had
made earlier. Painting with watercolors on rice paper
is a unique experience!
Then I tried to do some Japanese type painting on watercolor paper
but I couldn't get the delicate look I wanted.
These are my entries to Paint Party Friday for this week.
oh this is soooo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic artwork... so delicate and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've haven't painted on rice paper. I can imagine it's so difficult.
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Faye these are all lovely. They look beautifully delicate to me. Sounds like you both had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Faye, looks like you two had fun. Had to laugh about the wrinkles on the rice paper. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWow impressive these are beautiful. I once saw an artist creating those stamps...so cool! I love how all this work turned out!! The stamp is precious and what a wonderful thing to find at this juncture! The colourful leaves and flowers are so special!
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So lovely
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and lovely, Faye.
ReplyDeleteHapy PPF xx
I love Japanese art forms. The bamboo, and especially that last piece with the green berries on a vine, are my favorites. Blessings, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this Faye it looks very exciting. It suits your style of painting beautifully.
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ReplyDeleteThese have a very delicate look, nice work Faye!
ReplyDeleteLove your Bamboo... Your watercolors are always a delight ♥ Have a great week !
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this!! It makes me want to try it, too! Your pieces turned out very nice, and would be lovely framed up!! Have a good week!!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh these are just stunning. I also love Japanese art. You did a fabulous job on the bamboo. Very impressive.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Japanese inspired paintings Faye! I have a kit I purchased some years ago but haven't opened or tried it-yet:) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThese are truly beautiful! I love the bamboo especially. It is always fun to learn something new!
ReplyDeleteI have a Sumi painting kit too. My children bought it for me a few years ago. I've done some painting with it and just a couple of days ago I picked up an art book which teaches Sumi art. Exciting! How cool to see your work--and this week of all weeks. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty you create Faye. a True pleasure to come by and see it here! Thanks for sharing and have a creative week ahead!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting paintings! I have no idea how sumi-painting works, but it sounds nice.... Love that shadowy bamboo ... happy accident :-)And I do think your flowers look very delicate... Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are Japanese pieces are truly gorgeous Faye. What a great find and a way to connect and reconnect with both your friend and your DH. I think the wrinkles really add to the piece, so I wouldn't worry about them. Happy weekend! Erika
ReplyDeleteI think you've done a great job. Its fun working on different papers.You never know what your going to get!
ReplyDeleteI think these are very lovely, I especially enjoyed your bamboo leaves. How wonderful that you have a mark with your last name to imprint with.
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ReplyDeleteOops! I meant to say I think these paintings are lovely and I like how the wrinkles in the paper added to the image. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift to find the sumi-e kit from your dear husband! The name stamp is very cool, too. Wow, you tried many variations. I love the results!
ReplyDeleteThose are some seriously beautiful efforts with your Sumi-e kit. And what a wonderful find it must have been, especially with the added personal stamp. Sweet. I am sure you'll get the results you want to see in no time. Happy PPF on a Sunday!
ReplyDeleteLittle, by little you and the other artists here are inspiring me to reach. You were brave to attempt the rice paper.
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That sounds like so much fun! And I love the delicate look of the ink and the watercolours on rice paper. You did a great job!
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