Lynita Shimizu, Pomfret, CT USA 'Kaminari-san' (Click image to pop-up an enlargement) Artist's comments ... "Kaminari-san", more formally known as Raijin or Raiden, is the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. He is usually depicted as a muscular monster surrounded by a ring of drums used to produce the sound of thunder. Like many Japanese children, my husband grew up believing that this scary guy comes down from the clouds to steal belly buttons during thunderstorms.Wood: Five blocks of All-Shina Plywood (Reduction on two blocks several times each)Impressions: Eleven impressions with color gradation on four layers.Paper: Yamaguchi HoshoPigment: Powdered pigment with Nori paste If you wish to offer some feedback on this print, you may do so using this form. (Your input will be sent directly to the artist's email address, and will not be seen by anybody else ...) Your name: Email address: Positive points ... Suggestions for improvement... General comments on the print ... When you have filled in all the info, press the left button to send it in.
Lynita Shimizu, Pomfret, CT USA
'Kaminari-san'
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Artist's comments ...
"Kaminari-san", more formally known as Raijin or Raiden, is the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. He is usually depicted as a muscular monster surrounded by a ring of drums used to produce the sound of thunder. Like many Japanese children, my husband grew up believing that this scary guy comes down from the clouds to steal belly buttons during thunderstorms.Wood: Five blocks of All-Shina Plywood (Reduction on two blocks several times each)Impressions: Eleven impressions with color gradation on four layers.Paper: Yamaguchi HoshoPigment: Powdered pigment with Nori paste
"Kaminari-san", more formally known as Raijin or Raiden, is the Japanese god of thunder and lightning. He is usually depicted as a muscular monster surrounded by a ring of drums used to produce the sound of thunder. Like many Japanese children, my husband grew up believing that this scary guy comes down from the clouds to steal belly buttons during thunderstorms.
Wood: Five blocks of All-Shina Plywood (Reduction on two blocks several times each)Impressions: Eleven impressions with color gradation on four layers.Paper: Yamaguchi HoshoPigment: Powdered pigment with Nori paste
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