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Awajishima (Sumoto), Hyogo, Japanese Landscape Paintings
1/11/2011 6:09:35 AM
by Keiko Tanabe - Comment on this
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There are several beaches on the Awajishima Island and I really liked Ohama Beach in the town of Sumoto for its beautiful white sand and rows of pine trees. It was so quiet and the water was crystal clear. It was strange that not many people ventured out to enjoy this jewel, but I figured, in winter time, the idea of soaking in onsen (hot springs), which Sumoto is also known for, must be what attracts most visitors to the town.
In both of my paintings today, I used Mt. Mikuma as a backdrop. Using fairly thick mix of greens, purples and browns, I dropped paints quickly on a moist surface to create the illusion of a lush mountain.
There is a castle on top of the mountain, which was originally built almost 500 years ago during the Sengoku (Warring States) Period, a time of long civil war and political upheaval. Looking up at the remains from the beach gave me a meditative moment about how times have changed.
Awajishima (Sumoto), Hyogo, Japan III
Awajishima (Sumoto), Hyogo, Japan II
A larger image of this painting is available on request.
Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 inches (21 x 29 cm)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold
Awajishima (Sumoto), Hyogo, Japan III
A larger image of this painting is available on request.
Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 inches (21 x 29 cm)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Please send me an email for more information.
