Third In a series of 9x12 Acrylic and pastel still life paintings.
Over the years one collects some interesting stuff that you live with everyday and yet begin to ignore. This little guy rests by the front door on an old campaign chest and a small Japanese lamp. I don't really know the symbolism of this piece but he appears to be a traveler in harmony with nature. His placement by the door seems appropriate.
The Netsuke itself is only about 2" tall maybe 3" with the stand. With a renewed interest in still life paintings, the studio has seen a new addition. My homemade Still Life Stage. It's just a cardboard box with slits cut into the sides for lighting. It's nothing fancy but gives me great control.
This ground gives him a very solid feel that jumps off the background and yet feels completely integrated, to give it a solid and ephemeral quality.
"Netsuke #1" Acrylic and pastel 9x12 on heavily textured and gessoed Masonite.
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