Sesson Shūkei
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Sesson Shūkei : a Zen monk-painter in medieval Japan.
by Frank Feltens, Yukio Lippit ; contributions by Aaron Rio ; foreword by Shimao Arata.
Washington, D.C. : Hirmer Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian, 2021.
ISBN: 9783777436333
319 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm.
Text in English.
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"Coelacanth - Ancient Ancestor of the Deep"
Fun fact: the coelacanth is more closely related to tetrapods (amphibians, reptiles/birds, and mammals) than to other fish.
Acrylics on 11x14 inch wood panel.
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Hieronymus Bosch Ascent of the Blessed. 1505. Oil on panel: 86 × 39 cm (34 × 15 in).
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"BUDDHA'S STANDPOINT
IN THE EARTHLY LIFE: III-A"
HILMA AF KLINT // 1920
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Specifically relating to my latest post, but in general also: I feel like my attention span has gotten so bad these days in terms of actually finishing anything, to the point that the deflection/procrastination-projects get as silly as "builds a whole-ass 3D model instead of finishing the goddamn drawing because that's somehow easier than dealing with the perfectionism demon hovering over my shoulder when I draw these days"
(I think this why I'm trying to chase looser styles/play around with traditional media here and there again, since anything too precise starts to activate the Overthink Demon. I guess what I post is "oops! All sketches" anyway, but a lot of things still get overworked. Probably should start using timers again or something idk)
Rarely do I actually "finish" models as well, which is generally why I don't post any (they are almost always studies/character reference models) but let's see if I can get around to making some Printable Little Guys this year, since frankly I find 3D a more comfortable medium to work in than outright painting/doing rendered-out stuff
Ramble post, but I'm always interested in the topic of "process" when it comes to art, and how struggles & limitations might actually help an individual find what their strengths really are too (or, just reveal areas that need more work. I DO want to finish a couple of the paintings in my WIP folder, but I also have accepted that it's not gonna be the natural medium for me ever)
(I always try to include art in long text posts like this so they aren't as boring. Have a Banana Cat drawing I never uploaded. Also yes the printer HAS been added to my enclosure and it's great fun :> )
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#FrogFriday vs. #FishFriday:
Sengai Gibon (Japan, Edo Period, 1750-1837)
ink & wash painting (sumi-e):
1. Fish, 40.3×53.8cm
2. Meditating Frog, 23.0x38.8cm
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LET'S ROCK!!!! 🖤🖤🖤
(This is for my best friend ever, I drew her pookie and her pookie's pookie :] )
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Happy International Cat Day!
Here are six of my favorite cat portraits, one from each year from 2018-2023
🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱
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Not new art but a couple of watercolour creations I painted about 10 years ago. I'm posting them now because they reflect my current immersion in zen music and relaxation as I make my way through a challenging and uncertain life journey. (Click on images for better detail)
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“ENSŌ: A WORLD FILLED WITH”
TAKASHI MURAKAMI 村上 隆 | 2018
[screenprint on paper | 18.4 x 15.7″]
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