Japanese Ink on Choshi (handmade mulberry paper)

Signed on the front.

This artwork comes with an external frame

'Sunshine Surf Check' is inspired by sun on skin, wind in hair and the anticipation of jumping into the ocean feeling alive and fresh.

Painted using traditional methods, equipment and materials imported from Japan. An ink stick is ground down using small circles diluted into water on a stone ink well. Brushes are made of bamboo and animal hair. I don't use brushes made from fur or hair of any animals that would result in the animal's death. Choshi (mulberry paper) is a very fine translucent hand made paper featuring specs and marks that should not be considered imperfections.
Once completed the painting is signed and stamped in Japanese with ink using a unique one-of-a-kind stamp made for my full name (Jo-an/Joanne). The artwork was sent back to Japan to be 'backed' which involves using water to fuse the mulberry paper too another sheet of backing paper.
The framing is of high quality using archival mat and boards finished with solid oak timber and UV70 protective low reflection glass to protect your investment.