I would like to invite Asian people and others to comment on my latest piece of work. Most of the elements I have included are of Japanes…
I would like to invite Asian people and others to comment on my latest piece of work. Most of the elements I have included are of Japanese Yokai influence. That was the main idea behind the image. The imagery I’ve used is somewhat uncertain to me, because I don’t know all the stories behind them as they’re influenced by imagery from other artists and anime. Which I think wasn’t such a good idea on my part, as I created the artwork using elements that I don’t really understand completely. (my bad) The basic idea behind it was only to illustrate the link between the spirit world and our reality…in a Japanese setting. A very simple idea, but I realize some of the elements might have more in-depth meanings or stories behind them. Evangeline Than, has pointed out the inclusion of the centipede in the piece. Evangeline, could you elaborate on it further? So if you’ve got any stories, ghost stories, folk tales etc. please comment below. I’d like to learn more.
I’m sure you have noticed the change of pace in my art work in the last few days…I have added some Oriental work in ink on paper….som…
I’m sure you have noticed the change of pace in my art work in the last few days…I have added some Oriental work in ink on paper….some peaceful landscapes in the typical Chinese style of free brush painting in black ink, with touches of colour, where I felt it was needed. Chinese painting is part of a 3000 year old culture, and in experimenting with these works, I had to throw out what I know about western style painting, and start to think about painting in a more linear way. These are absolutely my first paintings in this style. I decided I wanted to paint as much as I could in the traditional way, and so I learned to grind my own ink, had stamps carved with my name in Chinese and set to work. It was hard at first to come to terms with the idea that once you put the brush to paper, that was it…no drawing first, no erasing or changing the mark in any way. However, I was thrilled to be able to stop thinking about western style perspective, and get on with mountains and rocks which have always been my favourite subject matter. Once I had mastered the techniques, the whole experience was very enjoyable, and from time to time I return to it, as a break from my usual style of work….it is a real feeling of freedom from western style restrictions in landscape painting, and I love that. It is as much about what you decide to include as what you decide to omit. If you are interested in learning more about this fascinating art I can continue to add to this journal….there are a few basic techniques, you will need to know before you start creating your own works of art…..how to grind ink [not really necessary], but fun. What materials to use, how to paint in the Chinese way etc…additionally, you may just want to learn how to use inks on rice paper in order to create work that’s not necessarily in the Chinese style.. However I will only continue if there is sufficient interest….by clicking on the painting below, you will be linked to my website, and illustrations of tools you will need. The Last Catch by Janis Zroback :
As I start to write this entry, for some reason, the sound of “We are the Champions” by Queen is running around in my head…why? I have …
As I start to write this entry, for some reason, the sound of “We are the Champions” by Queen is running around in my head…why? I have no idea. Unless it means that all RedBubblers are champions? So “my friends” I write on regardless of the “earworms” To paint in the Chinese way, you will need the “Four Treasures” paper [zhi], brushes [bi], inksticks [mo] and ink stones [yan]....I am not Chinese, so I hope I got the spelling right. You can also use bottled permanent ink, but I have a real fondness for the traditional ink stick, [more about ink later] plus it is much blacker, and has the authentic look of an Oriental painting. I must stress at this point, that the materials are extremely inexpensive, [read cheap] and thank goodness, as no other brushes will work….put away the watercolour brushes and buy only Chinese brushes…Japanese brushes will not work either. / The brushes, paper and ink will cost just a few dollars, especially if you go to a Chinese art supply shop….failing that, your regular art supply shop should stock them as well. A word or two about paper, which though it’s commonly called “rice paper”, is mostly made from bamboo pulp…you can get it with some sizing, which helps to control the ink, but why not throw caution to the winds and buy it unsized, which is what I used in all my paintings. / It may be a little frustrating to use at first, but you might discover as I did, that loss of control of paint can be a good thing, leading to hitherto unimagined heights of creativity. The brush is of paramount importance…everything depends on it….some of those available today were the same ones used in the Ming Dynasty [1368-1664] / Get three….purists will say you need only one….just don’t tell them what I said….. a soft goat or sheep hair, usually white, for broad washes, a harder brush, dark brown, for you got it, those all important calligraphy lines, and maybe a third with a blend of both kind of hairs. / I personally went mad and bought a whole bunch as I was intoxicated with the prices and thought somebody had made a dreadful mistake, and put the wrong numbers on. / I am so used to spending several hundred dollars on only one watercolour brush, that a brush for just a few dollars seemed unbelievable… Now I can hear you saying “goat”? Just the hair folks..just the hair….nobody died. / Remember this is traditional Chinese brush painting, and a synthetic brush cannot produce the same results….only natural fibers can provide the resilience and hold liquids long enough for the long and varied strokes that are so essential to the genre….. also the firm brushes will spring back easily and make the thinnest of lines, and at those prices you can afford to get the very best the shop has to offer. Look after your brushes…they will come with glue on the bristles, and after you’ve washed that off, do not recap…always wash them after use and do not let them stand in water…. Clicking on the painting below will lead you to my website and pictures of the tools you will require to try this fascinating art. The Tide Pool by Janis Zroback :
Thank you so much for this inspirational day. I opened my activity box and a message read’ your bamboo#1 has been put on the front page….
Thank you so much for this inspirational day. I opened my activity box and a message read’ your bamboo#1 has been put on the front page. Well I about fell off my chair. Wow what a honor for me. Thank you so very much for the inspiring day. / Vickie Bodie (coppertrees)
Hi friends! I have created a special t-shirt at RB. This is my way of saying “thank you” to the good things that have been given to me…
Hi friends! I have created a special t-shirt at RB. This is my way of saying “thank you” to the good things that have been given to me. I personally believe that I should give back in some way what I have received. This is what good karma is all about. This t-shirt design is currently only available from RB. All profits from the sale of this t-shirt will go towards these 3 non-profit organisations which I have been supporting: KIVA – www.kiva.org WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME – www.wfp.org WORLD VISION MALAYSIA – www.worldvision.com.my I want to thank everyone who has bought my art and gave me a chance to do what I love best. I’m really happy and thankful that I have found an opportunity to be what I really want to be. Also, a BIG thank you to all the wonderful people out there who have supported my work by leaving kind comments, favoritings and putting me on their watchlist. THANKS!! The chinese word “ai” (love) consist of the word “xing” (heart) at its core. “Ai Xing” in mandarin means “loving heart”. I have simply highlighted the core word “xing” in red to show the meaning of loving heart. This word is hand-written by me (using a wacom pen & tablet). You can help me make a difference. Cheers! fatfatin
Wow got featured again Thanks again for all the favourites and comments, for without your interest in my work what am I making them fo…
Wow got featured again Thanks again for all the favourites and comments, for without your interest in my work what am I making them for and how can I be inspired. Ill keep it up for you guys. Thank you very much. Jonathan
Hi people, I have been super busy and have just launched 5 new Zazzle galleries They are still new and more items will be added gra…
Hi people, I have been super busy and have just launched 5 new Zazzle galleries They are still new and more items will be added gradually…my hands are all full now! Feel free to check them out anytime :) Here they are: fat fa tin’s RED KNOT Wedding Gallery : “fat fa tin’s Red Knot Weddings” features original modern, stylish + oriental chic designs & illustrations by fatfatin for contemporary asian themed weddings and parties. fat fa tin’s BLUE KNOT Wedding Gallery : “fat fa tin’s Blue Knot Weddings” features original modern + stylish + chic wedding designs & illustrations by fatfatin for the contemporary couple who want to be different. fat fa tin’s BOX Gallery : “fat fa tin’s Box” features original art + design + illustration copyright by fat fa tin © Simple art for simple people. fat fa tin’s MINI ME Gallery : “fat fa tin’s Mini Me” features original sweet + whimsical + cute + modern + chic designs & illustrations by fatfatin for babies, kids or the child in you! fat fa tin’s ART + DESIGN 2 Gallery : “fat fa tin’s Art & Design 2” features more original designs + illustrations by fat fa tin and are fully customizable with your own text and message. Be creative and you will have many possibilities! Cheers! fatfatin
*My first Home page feature was exactly a year ago, and it was one of my Chinese Brush paintings, “Early Morning Feed”...I have had sever…
My first Home page feature was exactly a year ago, and it was one of my Chinese Brush paintings, “Early Morning Feed”...I have had several Home page features since then, but I’m just as thrilled today as if it were the first time and it’s another Chinese Brush Painting!! Some of the others were.. Simple Abundance..Peaches. / Dragonfly Towards the Light 2. / Reflected Glory. / Grateful. / The Sentinels. / Lapis Lazuli. / Early Morning Feed. / The Last Catch Thanks so much Home Page
/ Almost Home 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 Thank you so much
Fourth Feature for this image !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:small/view:...
Fourth Feature for this image / Almost Home 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 Thank you so much
This painting has been a Challenge winner and featured ten times including the Home Page !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/bord…
This painting has been a Challenge winner and featured ten times including the Home Page / The Last Catch Foamy tides, like snow-drifts, lingering; / A battalion of plum trees silently blooming; / A bottle of wine / And a fishing line; / Who in this world is my equal? The oar rips apart the spring water / On which the leaf-like boat is floating. / A tiny hook dangles / At the end of a silk cord. The islet is covered with blossoms / And my jug is full of wine. / Upon these thousand acres of waves there is freedom...Li Yu Ci Thank you so much
Fifth Feature for this image !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:small/view:p…
Fifth Feature for this image / Almost Home 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 Thank you so much
I think this is my Eleventh…I’m so pleased…every time is like the first time !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:b…
I think this is my Eleventh…I’m so pleased…every time is like the first time / Summer Journal pg2 Thank you so much Sarah Bentveizen and Home Page
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / NOW IN JPG CAST-OFFS !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/border…
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / NOW IN JPG CAST-OFFS / Early Morning Feed Asleep in spring I did not heed the dawn / Till the birds broke out singing everywhere. / Last night, in the clamour of wind and rain, / How many flowers have fallen / do you suppose? .................................................................................................................................... FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE 27/5/09 / FEATURED IN MANY GROUPS / CHALLENGE WINNER IN FUN WITH WATER IN WORKS ON PAPER / NOW FEATURED IN CREATIVE CARDS / The Last Catch Foamy tides, like snow-drifts, lingering; / A battalion of plum trees silently blooming; / A bottle of wine / And a fishing line; / Who in this world is my equal The oar rips apart the spring water / On which the leaf-like boat is floating. / A tiny hook dangles / At the end of a silk cord The islet is covered with blossoms / And my jug is full of wine. / Upon these thousand acres of waves there is freedom. Thank you so much
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS !http://images-0.redbubble….
FEATURED ON THE HOMEPAGE IN MAY 2008 / AND FEATURED IN MANY OTHER GROUPS…YESTERDAY IN JPG CAST OFFS / Early Morning Feed Asleep in spring I did not heed the dawn / Till the birds broke out singing everywhere. / Last night, in the clamour of wind and rain, / How many flowers have fallen / do you suppose? Thank you so much
*Here is a sampling of my challenge wins and top ten placements…Where an image occurs more than once, it’s because it won or placed in …
Here is a sampling of my challenge wins and top ten placements…Where an image occurs more than once, it’s because it won or placed in more than one challenge... thank you to all who made this possible !
This is my latest Home Page feature..What a thrill... !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:flat30/ma…
This is my latest Home Page feature..What a thrill... / The Typhon Thank you so much Home Page
FEATURES In All Colours of the Rainbow / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size…
FEATURES In All Colours of the Rainbow / / There’s a Light in the Darkness In Light in The Darkness / / Its you Darling In Light in The Darkness / / Norwegian Wood In Impressionism Cafe / / Here Comes The Sun In Inspired Art / / Mysterious Kor In Landscape Painting / / A Blaze Of Glory In Prize Challenges / / The Bothy In Light of Love / / Birchwood In Food for Thought / / Ripe Cherries In #1 Artists of Red Bubble / / Nature Layered with Texture TOP TEN WINNERS Inspired Art…Challenge..”The Five Senses“ / / Ripe Cherries Impressionismm Cafe…Challenge…”Still Life with Vegetables“ / / Terracotta Morning Art Up Close..Challenge…”Nature Up Close“ / / The Mango Tree. Impressionism Cafe…Challenge..”A Glorious Landscape“ / / On the Way to SomeWhere Thank you so much to the Group Moderators and to those who voted to make these wins possible. Previous Wins…click HERE
Two features for this painting….In The Outsiders and Inspired Art / !http://images-0.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle…
Two features for this painting….In The Outsiders and Inspired Art / / Norwegian Wood In Just Watercolours / ‘ / The Bothy In Light of Love / / Lapis Lazuli Two Features for this painting…In Inspired Art and #1 Artists of Redbubble / / Ripe Cherries In The Top Favourites / / Winter Walk In The Scavenger Hunt / / A Pair of Green Eyes In Inspired Art / / The Lemon Thank you so much
SALES / ...
SALES / / Flowers / Thank you so much Mui-Ling Teh / Beatrice / Thank you so much Ignasi FEATURES / TWO FEATURES IN JUST WATERCOLOURS / / The Grove / Winter in the North IN THE BUBBLERS WEEKLY CHALLENGE / / Summer Journal/09 IN ONTARIO / / Winter in the North IN LIVE LOVE DREAM / / FLOWERS 2 IN IMPRESSIONISM CAFE / / She CHALLENGE WINS IST PLACE WIN…SELF EXPRESSION GROUP…Challenge…Self Expression through the Subconscious and Surrealist art! / / Memories TOP TEN WIN…THIS IS RELEVANT GROUP…Challenge…How do you define wealth? / / Grateful TOP TEN WIN…JUST WATERCOLOURS…Challenge..Ode to Autumn / / Autumn TOP TEN WIN…Challenge…Hope / / On the Way to Somewhere Thank you so much to everyone who made these features wins and sales possible Click to view Previous Wins
FEATURES FEATURED TWICE….IN JUST WATERCOLOURS AND LIVE AND LET LIVE / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdeta…
FEATURES FEATURED TWICE….IN JUST WATERCOLOURS AND LIVE AND LET LIVE / / AFTER THE STORM IN LIVE LOVE DREAM / / MELANCHOLY MAN IN ART UP CLOSE / / SUMMER JOURNAL PG 2 IN IMPRESSIONISM CAFE / / MARIA’S CHERRY FEATURED TWICE…IN ART AT IT’S BEST AND SELF EXPRESSION / / MEMORIES IN INSPIRED ART / / GIRL IN FEMININE INTENT / / WISHING IN BLACK CHRISTMAS / / SPELLBOUND TOP TEN WINS IN WORKS ON PAPER…CHALLENGE…STILL LIFE / / RIPE CHERRIES IN AVANTE GARDE ART..CHALLENGE..HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS / / GRATEFUL Thank you so much to the group moderators and all who voted to make these wins possible
FEATURES WRITING / THE AUTUMN COLLECTION...
FEATURES WRITING / THE AUTUMN COLLECTION TWO FEATURES FOR THIS PAINTING…VIBRATION IN ART AND VERSE AND ART AT IT’S BEST / / MOSAIC BITS AND PIECES / / FISHY STUFF IMPRESSIONISM CAFE / / EVERGREEN IF IT DOESN’T BELONG / / THE FIRST DAY ALL THINGS POETIC ARTISTIC PHILOSOPHICAL / / LOOKING FOR CORNELIUS AND NOT FINDING HIM IMAGE WRITING / / MELANCHOLY MAN JUST WATERCOLOURS / / AFTER THE STORM SPLATTER, SMUDGE, SMEAR, DRIP / / TROPICAL FANDANGO TOP TEN WINNERS IN FREEDOM TO SHINE..CHALLENGE: WORDS IN AN IMAGE / / LAYERED WITH TEXTURE THREE FOR THIS IMAGE / AVANTE GARDE ART..CHALLENGE: HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS / INSPIRED BY LIFE…CHALLENGE:INSPIRED BY THE SEASON / IMAGE WRITING…CHALLENGE:WISDOM OF THE HOLIDAYS / / GRATEFUL ART UP CLOSE…CHALLENGE: ABOUT FACE / / THE TEMPTATION VISUAL TEXTURE…CHALLENGE: RED AND BLACK / / MIDNIGHT CUPPA IMAGE WRITING…CHALLENGE: MOST FAVOURITED IMAGE / / TOWARDS THE LIGHT Thank you to all the group moderators and to those who voted to make these wins possible
FEATURES IN TOUCHED BY FIRE / !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:large/view…
FEATURES IN TOUCHED BY FIRE / / MYSTERIOUS KOR TWO FEATURES…IN PAINTED NATURE AND EVERYTHING WINTER / / “JANUARY SUN IN ALL ABSTRACT ART / / WAVE IN LIVE LOVE DREAM / / BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE TOP TEN WINS ACRYLIC PAINTING STILL LIFE CHALLENGE / / MAROONED THE DREAMING TREE CHRISTMAS TREE CHALLENGE / / EVERGREEN SOLD / / CHUNKY SWEET POTATO FRIES THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE GROUP MODERATORS, THOSE WHO VOTED FOR ME IN THE CHALLENGES AND THE GENEROUS BUYER OF MY WORK
FEATURES JPG CAST-OFFS / / THE VIEW...
FEATURES JPG CAST-OFFS / / THE VIEW ABSTRACT REALISM / / WINTER SUN TWO FEATURES…IMAGE WRITING AND HAND DRAWN OR PAINTED ART OF HAPPINESS OR JOY / / URBAN THOUGHTS ULTIMATE RESOURCES / / How to get your work exhibited in a Gallery IF IT DOESN’T BELONG / / EVERGREEN IMPRESSIONISM CAFE / / THE FOURTH SORROW TOP TEN WINS MOODY, DARK AND EVOCATIVE…THE WOODS / / THE SENTINELS MORNINGS AND EVENINGS..SUNBEAMS AND STORMS…FOREST MAGIC / / THE GROVE ACRYLIC PAINTING…STILL LIFE / / MAROONED THE DREAMING TREE…CHRISTMAS TREE / / EVERGREEN THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE GROUP MODERATORS AND THOSE WHO VOTED TO MAKE THESE WINS POSSIBLE
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