The Wanderer
Basho, pseudonym of Matsuo Munefusa (1644-94), Japanese poet, was considered the finest writer of Japanese Haiku during the formative years of the genre. Born into a samurai family prominent among nobility, Basho rejected that world and became a wanderer, studying Zen, history, and classical Chinese poetry, living in blissful poverty under a modest patronage and from donations by his many students. From 1667 he lived in Edo (now Tokyo), where he began to compose Haiku.
I’m a wanderer
So let that be my name –
The first winter rain
This painting is dedicated to Basho and his wonderful work.
Music – Zen Transitions
28th October 2008
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coppertrees
My favorite subject chinese poetry and Martial Arts and of course the study of Zen. Nobel tribute Sophie very graceful and flowing.
coppertrees
latchford
I love this….in what medium do you paint?
Sophie Shapiro replied
For this painting Peter I used acrylics, ink, pigment and inks. With silver leaf. I do however use wax and enamels in various works. Thank you for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it! Wishing you a good week!Sx
kamorphous
Your work is very inspiring and familiar…..
Sophie Shapiro
Kalliope thank you for your comment. My work may look familiar because I have another site on RB called Unseen – where I do painting for individual people. It is a small healing group and we are known as The Sparrows. Do have a look at it, if you have time.Sx
Kathie Nichols
Beautiful work Sophie, this one seems grande and majestic, expansive and powerful. Wow!!!
Christopher Bi...
its beautiful sophie…
liesbeth
Laura is the one who sees the horses..smile..but this time i do too.. the yellow shows to me the freedom of a wild horse, beautifull combination, great work.
Lucindawind
gorgeous.. it looks like shards of glass ( to me )
Lucindawind
chards sorry for the spelling
JennyDean
nice one Sophie
tkrosevear
the pen instead of the sword…stunning wisdom to share Sophie ;) xoxoxo
mhkantor
wonderful painting sophie so basho. basho’s frog and red wheelbarrow among others. have you read kobayashi issa? or any of the classical chinese poets like wen tingyun, wei zhuang, li yu or li shang-yin the fisherman’s calendar? the lute of jade by ch’u yuan. some good reading. i have some sites with these and much more if you’re ever interested. hope your week has been a fun one sophie. take care n ciao for now, m