“Ukiyoe“、which was popular in Japan during the Edo period, features many works that involve water.Rain, snow, Fog, rivers, oceans, waterfalls – lots of water is depicted in the landscape.
Rain; People running in the sudden rain. The rain depicted with sharp lines that are unique to woodblock print.
Waves; Hokusai Katsushika’s Waves are world famous. High and violently swirling waves.
Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance.
Snow; Imagine snow falling gently.
Waterfall; He attempt to depict the infinite variety of water through the waterfall.
Speed of water flow, falling water, stagnant water, splashes.
Fog; The distant scenery is blurred in the morning mist.
“Japan Blue” a favorite of Japanese, is a beautiful color used to depict the sea and river.
Water is a common motif for all people and connects us to the world.
4-7 The water flows
Thank you. I look forward to your work.
Beautiful, evocative images, thank you for this creative prompt!
Water – the most precious feeding of the people/lands in our world. We have much to learn as the next project gets underway, Micky. Beautiful photo, speaking.
Great photos and inspiration
Some wonderful inspiration for our next quilts. Thank you, Micky!