Category: Art @en

Views: 146New Works – April 2025 Early Summer – Kingfisher Illustration (April 2025) The kingfisher, with its cobalt blue feathers, is a stunning bird often called a “flying jewel.” It hunts small fish in freshwater habitats like ponds and rivers. In the refreshing breeze of a clear May day, as yellow irises bloom by the water’s edge, we imagine a kingfisher clutching a small fish in its beak – the essence of “Rikka,” the start of summer. April 7, Reiwa 7 Wisteria – Ancient name “Fuji” (March 2025) The name “Fuji” comes from the way the hanging blossoms sway in the breeze, as if the petals are “blown and scattered.” […]

I draw Japanese-traditional paintings on linen paper using Iwa-enogu(岩絵具) pigments and Doro-enogu(泥絵具) pigments to finish the work.

Artist of Japanese-traditional painting born in Kyoto When I was an art student, I had held exhibitions in the gallery in Kyoto. Since becoming a housewife, I have lived in Yokohama and …

I sketch the nature flowers and follow the basic procedure for making Japanese-traditional painting. After sketching, produce the underlying image, transfer the image to the main sheet, apply the undercoating, and finish the painting.

Four pictures on a small piece of paper combining spring, summer, autumn and winter flowers. You can enjoy spring flowers and seasonal flowers as you like.

Japanese-traditional painting with smaller size than 4F（33.3cm x 24.2cm）.
I draw Japanese-style paintings on linen paper using Iwa-enogu(岩絵具) pigments and Doro-enogu(泥絵具) pigments to finish the work.

I draw Japanese-traditional paintings on linen paper using Iwa-enogu(岩絵具) pigments and Doro-enogu(泥絵具) pigments to finish the work.

Iwa-enogu(岩絵具) pigments are made from either natural ores or other colored glass powders. Doro-enogu(泥絵具) pigments are produced artificially. Suihi-enogu(水干絵具) pigments are made from purifying the soil with water and aired it after having removed impurities. These pigments are mixed with glue, which is called Nikawa(膠), …