First day of the intensive Nihonga painting class and by the end, my brain was fried. With all the new terminology (and it was made easier since i speak some Japanese)and protocols, I was pretty exhausted but at the same time exhilarated.
Judith Kruger (pictured here), our instructor went at a fast but comfortable pace and i appreciate her depth and breadth of knowledge.
the two bowls with white stuff, is the
gofun, the oyster shell white - amazing stuff.
a
takezutsu (strainer/sieve) can be made using pvc and mesh from Home Depot
Silver leafing on a drawing that will be painted.
My mineral pigments in styrofoam bowls, ready to be used.
A jar of leftover bits of silver leaf, saved for later use.
Judy's mineral pigments in porcelain bowls.
a beautiful display of Judy's brushes
Judy and
Carla Inwood, another painter taking the class.
Carla working and some of Judy's paintings
a special area for preparing the gold/silver leaf
First day of the intensive Nihonga painting class and by the end, my brain was fried. With all the new terminology (and it was made easier since i speak some Japanese)and protocols, I was pretty exhausted but at the same time exhilarated. Judith Kruger (pictured here), our instructor went at a fast but comfortable pace and i appreciate her depth and breadth of knowledge.
the two bowls with white stuff, is the gofun, the oyster shell white - amazing stuff.
a takezutsu (strainer/sieve) can be made using pvc and mesh from Home Depot
Silver leafing on a drawing that will be painted.
My mineral pigments in styrofoam bowls, ready to be used.
A jar of leftover bits of silver leaf, saved for later use.
Judy's mineral pigments in porcelain bowls.
a beautiful display of Judy's brushes
Judy and Carla Inwood, another painter taking the class.
Carla working and some of Judy's paintings
a special area for preparing the gold/silver leaf
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