Almost Home
The third in the Series of Oriental Paintings.....set in the Mountains of China…
It’s the end of the day, and the catch has been good….I’m almost home….I stop to rest near the temple…the sound of the bell echoes across the water. Janis
Ink and Watercolour on Rice Paper.
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Lofting sail a thousand miles
I could not find a famous mountain.
I moor my boat outside Hsuan-yang
to gaze at last at Hsiang-lu peak.
Once I read the master monk.
He walked outside this world of dust.
Now his Tung-lin hut lies near;
through evening sun I hear a bell. Meng Haoran
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Kathryn J Miller
Very nice art work.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
Ram Castillo
im totally digging the watercolour and ink treatment.
Janis Zroback replied
I thought these would make a restful change from the brilliant colours I normally indulge in. I’m glad you like it…
JennyDean
Lovely work.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much….
funkyfacestudio
Beautiful artwork, I’ve never worked with rice paper, is it difficult to work with ?
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much….rice paper can be frustrating at first, as you learn to control the ink….
I have two journal entries on Chinese Brush Painting here, and plan to add more as often as I can for those who are interested in learning more about this interesting art form,
funkyfacestudio
I have two bottles of the Chinese inks….red and black , It came with a brush or calligraphy type of tool. I have never used it, I’ll have to pull it out. Thanks for the info, I’ll have to check out your journals :)
Janis Zroback replied
There are two entries so far….in this type of scenario, one can only touch the surface, but I’ll do my best and hopefully a few people would become interested in either trying this style of painting, or at least experimenting with the ink and paper.
DarlaReeves
Beautiful image! Nicely done!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
debteraI
Beautiful scene.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
Stzar
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karon….I’m so pleased…
John Fish
masterful watercolor work. just beautiful control of the medium and great vibrant colors
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you for that wonderful comment John…this piece is part of my Chinese Brush painting collection, paintings and writings her on RB…mostly executed in inks with colour added..
amarica
Awesome work Janis!!! Congratulations on being featured in the ALL COUNTRIES – Streams, Brooks, Creeks, Rivers, Ponds & Lakes group!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amarica…
Holly Werner
Love your Oriental work. Would look great on silk too.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you Holly…I’m so pleased you’re taking a little tour of my pages…I’ve been doing work on fabric these days, but they don’t seem to photograph well, so I may not post them…
amarica
Congratulations Janis on placing in the top ten in the Sailing Challenge in the Impressionist Art group!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amarica….I’m really happy that you come by to comment on my work.
BLYTHART
I felt sure I’d already commented on this one … it’s lovely.
Janis Zroback replied
Thanks so much…I’m glad you like it.
Chookas
GORGEOUS WORK Janis I love the style & the simplicity yet it is so detailed & the treatise is stunning!
☼ B R A V O !!! ☼
Janis Zroback replied
This was posted to RB a year ago…now you have educated me, I undertand that I was doing ekphrasis all along…I just did not know it…almost every work of mine is like this…thank you so much..
Janis Zroback
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Janis Zroback replied
I love being part of the group….
owlspook
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…how lovely…
gail anderson
Janis Zroback replied
wonderful news…thank you so much Gail…
owlspook
ah the mist reminds me of the oregon coast whose weather I’m told is very much like Japan’s … ah memories … beautiful work Janis and a lovely card (big smile)
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Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I ‘m so pleased that you like it..
GEORGE SANDERSON
Great addition to the series, Janis !!!
and even more congratulations on the features !!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much George…one of my early ones…
Sharon Mau
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much Sharon
Andrea Ida Rausch
Beautiful, I love this Asian touch! congrats on the feature, it is really well deserved!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Andrea…so nice of you.. :))
Kim McClain 24 days ago
Janis Zroback replied 24 days ago
What lovely news…thank you so much Kim…
nishagandhi 24 days ago
beautiful!!
Janis Zroback replied 23 days ago
Thank you so much Nisha…
Anastasia Zabr... 23 days ago
Janis Zroback replied 23 days ago
Wonderful news…thank you so much Anastasia…