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Kimono Love

Art of Japanese Kimono

Featured Work

Chrysanthemum Princess by thickblackoutline

姫君 – Princess Original Pencil Sketch / / /
Strike A Pose by Naomi Frost

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En Magnolia by Cherise Hawley

Watercolor and India ink. The lady featured is a Japanese geisha. :)
Cellis Orientallus by Persimmon

Also in the calendar / /
Cherry Blossom Princess by thickblackoutline

姫君 – Princess Original Pencil Sketch /
Little Multicolour Teapot Floral by Karin Taylor

/ Little Green Teapot on a String – necklace available AU$20 plus postage Sales of this Design? – 1 sale so far :) / / / if you have any enquiries please email karintaylor@exemail.com.au / / Little Multicolour Teapot Floral / Little Multicolour Teapot has been rehashed to allow her to come to you on coloured tshirts too! / Shoes available at Zazzle Please note there are now 6 versions of Little Green Teapot TShirt / a) the large design version here / b) the smaller ‘inside a circle version’ here / c) and finally the circle tshirt with flowers which can be on tshirt colours other / than black….here / d) There is also now the large design which can go on any colour / e) Additionally, we also have another large design called Little Multicolour Teapot which is more colourful / ‘Asia Series’ card and prints by Karin Taylor / f) We also have a floral background print!! in prints, cards and a tshirt here Little Green Teapot is a mixed media production on canvas textured paper using ink, pastel, acrylic and charcoal. She is loosely inspired by green tea and the japanese tea ceremony perfomed by the beautiful Geisha in Japan. Obviously, she is in training…not yet fully fledged. / Customers are welcome to email enquiries to karintaylor@exemail.com.au

Recent Work

Writing

CHISHOLM FRANKSTON OPEN STUDIO END OF YEAR PARTY!!… YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO THE END OF THE YEAR ST…

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO THE END OF THE YEAR STUDIO PARTY FOR THE ARTS DEPARTMENT AT CHISHOLM FRANKSTON. I WILL BE THERE TO MEET AND GREET. GREAT NIGHT FOR ALL….DRINK AND FOOD…..MUSIC…...WONDERFUL ART BY TALENTED STUDENTS….SEE PAINTING STUDIO, LIFE DRAWING STUDIO’S, PRINTMAKING STUDIO, ILLUSTRATION AND SO , SO MUCH MORE. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ART PIECE ON THE NIGHT AND SEE YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS WIN A PRIZE….OR BUY ART WORK AT AMAZING PRICES. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BEING AN ART STUDENT OR YOU ARE A GALLERY DIRECTOR…....OR PERHAPS YOU JUST LOVE TO LOOK AT ART. THIS IS MY LAST YEAR AT CHISHOLM AS I GRADUATE A FULL FLEDGED ARTIST! IT HAS BEEN THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE! COME AND SEE WHY ITS SO WONDERFUL…..INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO ME. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU. ALSO, IF YOU TAKE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OR IF YOU COME ALONG ON THE NIGHT ..THIS COMING FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER…PLEASE WRITE YOUR COMMENTS UNDERNEATH AFTER THE FABULOUSLY WONDERFUL EVENING AT CHISHOLM. BILLYLEE
Kokeshi II by Alexandra Felgate

KOKESHI SERIES Watercolour pencil on watercolour paper 2009
Kokeshi I by Alexandra Felgate

A collaboration! KOKESHI SERIES / Watercolour pencil and wine on A5 watercolour paper 2009. I had almost completed this , my first in my Kokeshi series and it was sitting on the table when Fergus (my irish Wolfhound) came gallumphing into the house tail swinging away merrily and knocked my glass of red wine all over it then onto the floor. So I call this a collaboration between him and myself.
MIDNIGHT KABUKI by Dayonda

At midnight we don our wig and paint and our kimono / and go out of doors to see the wild and raging dancing snow. / When we go out to see the dance we see the swirl / of light and fire together dancing pearl on pearl. / Then we can go to the tea house near, / or go home and drink our warm rice beer. An original composition I made on the computer, done in 2002. One main dancer flys around the stage, accompanied by a leaf and smaller flyers like herself. / Featured in NORTHWEST ARTISTS June 11 2008
180RONIN SHOGUNATE by 180ronin

180RONIN SHOGUNATE - design is love
Butterfly Girl by AnitaInverarity

BEAUTIFUL ASIA Pen and Ink Modelled on the beautiful and very talented / Mimi Yoon with permission and many thank yous xx My eighth upload for the 1000 Girls in 100 Days Project (4th Nov 2009- Free Topic) / 10 Artists, 100 Days, 1000 Works / Follow this exciting Blog here….. / 1000 GIRLS IN 100 DAYS
Winter Beauty by Michael Beddall

The fifth (and last?) in my series of girls in traditional Japanese kimono. / I told myself I’d do 5 of these, but I ran into a couple problems. First, looking back at the beginning of this series, I see that (modestly speaking) I’ve improved to the point where the earlier ones are (in my mind) inferior to the later ones. Second, I really enjoy doing these. Seems I may have to do a few more. Date: 2009 / Technique: Oil on canvas / Size: P6 (41×27.5 cm)
Wisdom by AnitaInverarity

BEAUTIFUL ASIA Pen and Ink Based on a photo reference of the wonderful and talented Ming Myaskovsky / Not a great likeness this time, but thank you so much for the inspiration and permission to use your photos. The Rat is a Symbol of Wisdom / The Rat (鼠) is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Rat is associated with the earthly branch symbol 子. In some parts of the world, a year associated with this animal 鼠 is referred to as Year of the Mouse because the word may be translated to “rat”, “mouse”, or more broadly, “rodent”. Intelligent / Dextorous / Charming / Resourceful / Friendly My fourth upload for the 1000 Girls in 100 Days Project (31st Oct 2009- Free Topic) / 10 Artists, 100 Days, 1000 Works / Follow this exciting Blog here….. / 1000 GIRLS IN 100 DAYS
DAYDREAM KOKESHI GIRLS by AnitaInverarity

BEAUTIFUL ASIA Pen and Ink My third upload for the 1000 Girls in 100 Days Project (30th Oct 2009- Free Topic) / 10 Artists, 100 Days, 1000 Works / Follow this exciting Blog here….. / 1000 GIRLS IN 100 DAYS

About This Group

Kimono Love showcases art featuring the traditional Japanese garment, kimono- whether in the form of paintings, graphic designs, photographs, or photos of hand-made kimono. Kimono are very popular – especially since the advent of anime – and are a very unique and beautiful art form. Traditionally, no two kimono are alike, and they come in many varieties, adorned with splendid colors and decorations such as embroidery. Kimono have a long history of over 1,000 years and are an important part of traditional Japanese culture, as well as being a priceless and unique art form.

Kimono Reference Sites-
Japanese Lifestyle- Kimono Encyclopedia
Sengoku Daimyo: A History of Japanese Clothing and Accessories
The Costume Museum – Rebirth of the Tale of Genji
着物好き • Kimono Suki: A Kimono Blog with Tons of Kimono-Related Links
Immortal Geisha Forums: Kimono Reference and Forum

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