Week 17 

Demonstration Art

From an ukiyo-e print by Suzuki Harunobu in 1766 or 1767. See discussion

Calligraphy, Sketches and Painting Subject 

The kanji word below is kasa (umbrella) for those who want to practice their calligraphy.

Here are relatively simple sketches of the traditional Japanese-style bangasa made with wax or oil covered paper. The bottom left sketch is a view of the kasa looking down from above the top.

Demonstration Painting

This week's painting is a haiga with a haiku by Buson, one of Japan's greatest poets.

Here is my haiga.