Neo-Japonism Atelier Diary

I've just bought a new book !!

"WA~The essence of Japanese Design" by Phaidon.

Great for your eyes and fingers!

"WA" means ; Peace, Harmony, Japanese (in terms of aesthetic and spirit)

I've just bought a new book " Kaguyahime; The bamboo princess"

illustrated by the master of Shoujo-Ga,  Macoto Takahashi.

He is an artist,  - illustrator and painter.

Shoujo-Ga is "Girlie-painting", I would say.

He created this particular genre which is the quell and a huge inspiration of the current "Kawaii style".

But this is MORE Pretty, beautiful, romantic, dreamy...

I love his Shoujo-Ga" world!!

Web: www.macoto-garou.com

©Macoto Takahashi

All images are reserved.

How did you start your 2017?!

The year of Monkey was a quite restless and messy one,  loads of changes happened in the world - around us.

Let us hope that the kind Roosters will bring us some peace and harmony.

This year,  the Chinese zodiac new year starts on the 28th. Jan.

The Sylvester is on Friday the 27th.

I give myself a second chance to start the year this week,  so I could property leave some monkeys behind and welcome the Roosters....

I wish you all a healthy joyful year 2017!

ARIGATO!

It was the Hatsugama day in the tea ceremony lesson today.

Hatsugama means;

The first day for making hot water in the tea ceremony.

I enjoyed so much!!

Two hours of pure silence and calmness without any thoughts nor disturbance...

I feel afterwards like .. my body and spirit are comfortablely cleaned.

I need that every week!!!

Yes,  I finally found the best way to up-cycle loads of calligraphy papers in my atelier!!

I simply origami-ed and glued together!

They are for my families, friends and for my students.

I hope my calligraphy students will be happy!

My daughter started playing and painting with the calligraphy brush since maybe she was just about to be two.

I placed the water calligraphy at the corner of my atelier,  so that she could paint or pretend calligraphy-ing whenever she wanted. It was so practical and useful for my lessons too, so this water calligraphy-set is still there,  in the same place.

Since last winter,  I began to teach her the art of Shodo.

Less playing,  less scribbling.

She does have fun with the circle practice and some Kanji practice.

Besides...

Most importantly,  she enjoys the calligraphy hour from moment by moment.

I hope we will keep on...

My morning calligraphy routine became so precious to me.

These two hours with a cup of green tea and incense...

It is my meditation, calligraphy practice and gives me a deep joy and pleasure.

I wish you all

a beautiful pleasant summer time!!

My morning calligraphy routine still continues...

I offten do the Sanshotai practise,  the three calligraphy styles.

- Stone(s)

- Ishi,  seki

Victoria and Albert Museum

Cromwell Road 

London 

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General enquiries

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 2000

Email: contact@vam.ac.uk

Have you enjoyed the beautiful Sakura cherry blossoms?

Or perhaps you are still viewing them?

I've restarted my morning calligraphy practice since March again.

It is my most precious luxurious 2 hours!

I wake up at 5 am and calligraphy* - purely meditative, quiet and still.

This mindful process makes me so clear and calm.

I normally start with Sanshotai practice.

"The three calligraphy-style learning"

Right: *Kaisho-block style

Middle: *Gyosho-semi cursive style

Left: *Sosho-cursive style

I keep on doing this practice and update the pics

on instagram almost daily..so that many Shodo learners 

and art interested could get inspired.

Here is the link to my instagram;
https://www.instagram.com/neojaponismatelier/

Enjoy those lovely spring colours!!

Arigato.

 

 “  THE SMALL TREASURE   “

小梅なモノ程

愛美あり

The small petit thing like a plum has 

more charm and spirit.

THE SMALL TREASURE   2008 By Rie Takeda

I hope you are enjoying autumn colours and shapes…

I would just like to remind you of next calligraphy workshop in Bad Säckingen on Sunday the 25th.October.
It is a great location for those who lives in Switzerland, South West Germany and France Alsace.
If you are interested in taking part, please send a mail to :

info@djg-nagai-saeckingen.de or Tel 07761-55 38 502

Happy Practice!

Here is more detailed info in German. The workshop can be in English/German/Japanese languages. Next monthly workshop in Bad Säckingen is on Sunday the 22nd.November.

MY SHODO BLOG: https://shodocalligraphy.wordpress.com/2015/10/23/workshop-in-bad-sackingen/





SHODO Kalligraphie Workshops 2015 in Bad Säckingen

Das Thema am 25.Oktober ist “Goldene Herbst”

Es sind dazu keine Vorkenntnisse notwendig, vom Anfänger bis zum Fortgeschrittenen kann jeder die Quellen von japanischer Kalligraphie entdecken und erlernen. In einer speziell erarbeiteten Methode lernen die Teilnehmer eine Balance zwischen Geist und Körper, eine erhöhte Achtsamkeit im Umgang mit Atmung und Körpergleichgewicht.

So erfahren Sie dabei auch, sich auf den eigenen Qi Fluss zu konzentrieren und diesen dann mit Pinsel und Tusche auf Papier zu bringen. Diese Erfahrung lässt Sie dem Alltags Gedankenstress entfliehen und zu einer inneren Ruhe finden.

♧ Workshops mit Rie Takeda

♧ Termine: Sonntag nachmittags

♧ Zeit: 14:00 bis 16:00 (mit einer Kaffeepause)

♧ Gebühr: 18,-Euro pro Nachmittag

♧ Materialien und Texte: alles inklusive und vorbereitet. (Tuschstein und Pinsel können mitgebracht werden.)

♧ Maximal: 12 Personen

♧ Anfänger bis Fortgeschrittene

♧ Ort: Bad Säckingen, Haus Fischerzunft, Fischergasse 12

♧ Bitte melden Sie sich an für den Workshop unter info@djg-nagai-saeckingen.de oder Tel 07761-55 38 502 Organisiert undgesponserte von Deutsch-Japanischen Gesellschaft Freundeskreis Nagai http://www.djg-nagai-saeckingen.de

♧ Rie Takeda’s Kalligraphie Website : http://www.shodokalligraphie.com

Strengths
People under the sign of the sheep are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty, faith in a certain religion and a special fondness for quiet living. They are wise, gentle and compassionate and can cope with business cautiously and circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be economical. Women born in this year are willing to take good care of others, but they should avoid pessimism and hesitation. They are kind in heart and commonly have symmetrical figures and features.

Weaknesses
Sheep year people are often worriers who are shy, pessimistic, moody, indecisive, over-sensitive, weak-willed and puzzled about life. They are easily inclined to be deeply religious. They are timid in nature and like to be looked after by others. They like flattery, compliment and suggestions from friends. They do not dare to express their love openly and usually have interests in strange theories. 

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Thanks very much for coming to the Vernissage and the exhibition in Bad Säckingen!

Your comments and appreciation are positive energy and keep me inspired and creative.

And for those who took part in the calligraphy workshop on Saturday,

I would like to give you all -a great compliment on your concentration and mindfulness

- you did really a fantastic job.

Doumo Arigatou

小さな竜ノ雫
Little Dragon drops"

 

- A current exhibition in London -

A collection of Neo-Japonism
" Painted Poem " series from RIE TAKEDA

      Limited Edition Prints & Original Works
March 2014 - June 2014


Finally I present you some info!

Mosty my limited edition fine art prints from painted poem series
( inspired by spring-summer time ) and an original work are shown.

After a period of classic SHO calligraphy works,
they seem very refreshing and colour-energetic in the space.


I would be very happy if you visit the venue,
and enjoy the art works as well as the best Sashimi in town!!
Wish you a positive flow for your senses.

ARIGATO


 

The fruit that could not get riped

The breathed petal that just withered away

The flower pillow and the night cherry blossom that have been celebrated

あんなにも　優しく

懸命な恋を

こんなにも　ありがとう

2001-2008