A beautiful Maiko-san captured at Miyako-Odori, the Spring dances held in Gion each year. Kyoto, Japan
Geisha serving tea at the Miyako Odori, the annual Spring dances that take place in Gion. Kyoto, Japan.
This Geisha was spotted in Gion, Kyoto on a rainy day.
三 舞妓 / / . /
A surrealistic piece I did ages ago. It’s possibly the illustration I’m most proud of. I had put a lot of time and effort developing this style for myself. It borrows aspects of anime movie style illustration from movies such as – Ghost in the shell and Patlabor, aswell as every Hayao Miyazaki film. It was hand drawn. I started with the Geisha then added the other elements separately similarly to how an animator might build up a scene. Detail:
/ . / see the tee… Tattoo is one of mine, Motonari Kamon
Geisha Listening to her ipod
Geisha on a Mission in the city of Gion The training involved in becoming a Geisha is very rigorous, and because of this the numbers of Geisha are declining. Few young women in today’s society are willing to devote themselves to such demanding training. To become a Geisha, if accepted, a young girl must go through an apprenticeship that involves living with a head Geisha. This training period takes five to six years. During this time, the Geisha trainee must help with the chores and the running of the house, learn customs and social skills, and take music and dance lessons. After about six months, the trainee Geisha is called a maiko girl, and accompanies a Geisha on her appointments in order to become acquainted with customers. At about age 20, the maiko must make the decision to become a full-fledged Geisha or not. If a girl wishes to marry she cannot become a Geisha. This photo was taken on the streets of Gion deep within Kyoto at around 4pm, which is when Geshas finish their hours-long makeup and preparation routine and head over to the evening’s assignment. KYOTO, JAPAN / JUNE 2007
its taken me a while to think of a black only design. but here it is Geisha Gaze mikoto.com.au
She has a booboo
Sales of this Design? – 6 sales so far :) / / Shoes available at Zazzle ‘Asia Series’ card by Karin Taylor Here’s a painting close to my heart. I’ve done this one utilising ink, charcoal and acrylics, another sweet little asian girl in traditional japanese kimono enjoying the art of ikebana in a reverent pose on her knees
/ Geisha Girl on a string AUD $20 contact the artist to order one custom made via bubblemail on red bubble or email karintaylor@exemail.com.au Sales of this Design? – 9 sales so far :) / ‘Asia Series’ card by Karin Taylor A more serious piece this time. A painting inspired by the art form of the Geisha. Her discipline and strength I admire. I have used ink, acrylic, charcoal and pastels to create Geisha Girl. The original painting is no longer available, but so glad she can come to you in the form of a greeting card. I hope you like her :D
/ Little Green Teapot on a String – necklace available AU$20 plus postage / Sales of this Design? – 12 sales so far :) / / / Shoes available at Zazzle / if you have any enquiries please email karintaylor@exemail.com.au / / / 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 ‘Asia Series’ card and prints by Karin Taylor 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.
Geisha is feeling a little shy and seeks solace behind her Akomeogi (japanese folding fan) special thanks to frozenfa for inspiring me to do some designs :)
“Ten thousand flowers in spring / the moon in autumn, / a cool breeze in summer, / snow in winter. / If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, / this is the best season of your life.” Wu Men Geisha: Stock Exchange Original stock photo found here: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/123792 / Brushes: http://merrym.deviantart.com / Textures, and japanese Kanji: http://dholms.deviantart.com / Leaves: personal stock ©2007-2008 Aimee Stewart, Foxfires / No unauthorized use allowed / My images do not belong to the public domain
A Japanese Mona Lisa
I wonder what they talk about when no one is there to hear them speak… I love Kokeshi dolls, they’re so pretty! I saw one I absolutely loved and just couldn’t afford it… so I drew her instead (the red one). My absolute favourite minimal design in my collection!
All My Series: /
/ (Mocha timber frame/off white matt/medium size) / Greeting Card hand drawn on paper / digital painting Legend of Little Geisha / art and story by K Taylor (4/09) In the village of Ishekawa by the Sea of Japan lived a poor couple who wove and carved for a living. The couple had no real possessions but were content with the beauty of the mountains and the sea surrounding them, and happy to be together. The only thing they wished for and did not yet have, was a child to call their own. One day, an ancient crone visited their home and as always, the couple offered their hospitality, gave her rice cakes and sake to warm her belly. The old crone, in return for their kindness, bestowed upon the couple the ability to have a girl child. The child grew from a seed into a strong and beautiful young woman, glowing with pride and joy, she was the delight of Ishekawa by the Sea of Japan, and many young suitors came to visit and pay her homage. But as is the way with old crones, you can never quite trust them to do you a favour without some twist in the tale. Unfortunately, the seed from which the child grew, began to sprout roots, and she was bound to the earth. In time the beautiful young girl became a majestic tree and all the birds from near and far came to perch and nest in her branches, she gave them shelter from the wind and rain, and everyone who knew the legend realised the tree was actually the Little Geisha. / here’s the drawing (above) prior to being digitally coloured
a lot of painting went into this one – textures painted and images from sxc.hu. :) Geisha Walk has been nominated for the prestigous Pay it Forward Group by Alexandra Felgate Alexandra wrote: “I’d like to Pay it Forward…by nominating one of my all-time favourite works of art Geisha Walk by the talented digital artist phatpuppy. I am not a huge fan of digital photo manipulation as a form of art, but this work has everything. I cannot look at it without drawing in my breath! it has gorgeous colour, perfect composition wonderful play of light and shade, sensational textures and true beauty! / I actually have a print of this hanging on my living room wall and it still makes me feel like I’ve entered a magical place everytime I see it.”
/ / / Original pencil drawing “Topiary Teapot” About the Art / A pencil drawing coloured digitally, an elegant geisha enjoys the simple pleasure of her garden. The teapot topiary is also a fountain, you can see water pouring out of the spout and a sprinkler at the tippy top.. :) Inspiration / The inspiration came through my parents, who have a topiary teapot and a topiary sugar bowl in their own backyard, the also told me of an amazing topiary garden they visited in Tassie recently. / / Here is the “teapot topiary” in my parents’ backyard, they are sculpting teapots and sugar bowls….there are lots of fun things in my mum and dad’s garden !! Even the Cheshire Cat and Tinman have a spot in the sun there :)
BEAUTIFUL ASIA SERIES Pen and Ink 1 Sale to Date- Large Poster Inspired by Bird Song, Beauty and the Freedom of being with Nature This song is beautifully performed by Rowan (son of my artist friend BLYTHART) / and compliments the feeling in this work perfectly. / Thank you Rowan for allowing me to share this song as a companion piece :))) / Princess Mononoke by Rowan Wow- I thought this piece was getting a lot of attention and was absolutely delighted to top the “most popular” list for 30th September 2009 here on RB. Sure it will never happen again, so I’m celebrating with wee dance (hee hee) / Thank you all for your views, comments and favs- HUGS /
Sakura Sunrise / - I Photography / Styling / Post: Otilee / Model: Stephanie Menon / Makeup: Naomi Quinn © Copyright Otilee 2009
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