Oh dear, oh deer!

Late June we had one of our most memorable meetings with nature. We were hiking in Germany. We had done the trip before but this time it was way different to the rest. My husband and I will never forget this beautiful and magic moment. It was so beautiful that it's hard to discribe.

We had walked for a 15 kilometre when my husband and I stand still because we saw something between the trees at a farm. The trees were about five metre to the road so we did not expect that beautiful animal. 

I whisper to my husband: is he real or is it a statue? I don not know he said. I think it's a statue. We looked again and I said: well, if it's a statue it's a very realistic statue. Beautiful! But I'm not sure, I think he's real. We stared at the deer and the deer stared at us. He did not move. He was about 170 cm.

I walked a few steps to see if the deer was moving with me with his eyes. But no, he did not. I cannot believe this, I said. He does not move perhaps it's a statue then. We kept staring at him, he was so beautiful. And those big dark eyes!

What a magical moment! 

Suddenly, after some minutes he moved one ear! Ohhh dear, he is real! Did you see that? Yes, beautiful, isn't it? How extraordinary! Wow! We are here standing staring at a real dear at five metres distance!

The dear was just as surprised as we were and finaly he moved slowly away. Oh dear, oh deer! We got tears in our eyes. This was one of those once in a lifetime moments! We thanked the deer that he gave us this precious moment and wished him good luck and a long life.

As long as we shall live we will never forget this magic moment and we always will remeber this precious moment. Thank you dear deer!

Have a nice day! 

Until then: don't worry: be HAPPY!

Henrice Kupper

http://henricekupper.artweb.com/

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Japanese Calligraphy, Shodo, its Chinese Origins and Zen Bond

Japanese calligraphy, shodo in Japanese, is the calligraphy brushed in Japanese. As it happens with many other artistic manifestations in Japan, Japanese calligraphy has its origins in Chinese calligraphy. For many centuries one of the most praised calligraphers in Japan was Chinese Wang Xizhi that lived in the 4th century.

Still, since the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries were attached to the Japanese writing system, Japanese calligraphers started to create native Japanese approaches of calligraphy.

Types of Japanese Calligraphy

The traditional types are roughly the same in Chinese calligraphy as in Japanese calligraphy. They are as follows:

1. Seal Script, tensho in Japanese, an ancient style of calligraphy

2. Regular Script, kaisho in Japanese language, at times named Standard Script in English

3. Clerical Script, reisho in Japanese

4. Semi-Cursive, gyosho  in Japanese language

5. Cursive, sosho in Japanese language, also named Running Script in English

The Four Treasures of Asian Calligraphy

The 4 essential utensils you use in traditional Japanese calligraphy are called the 4 Treasures and they are: the brush, the ink stick, rice paper - also called mulberry paper in the West- and  the ink stone to ground the ink.

Chinese Calligraphy Beginnings and Outset in Japan

Chinese calligraphy goes back three thousand years, when pictorial figures or pictographs were engraved on bones mostly with religious purposed. Later on, in the Qin reign, the script was systematized as it had became a decisive tool for governing the Chinese state.

The Chinese way of calligraphy was brought to Japan around AD 600. Since that time, in Japan calligraphy has been practiced continuously. It has formed its own style particularly in the Zen school.

Nowadays in Japan students train in the art of Japanese calligraphy and it can be studied in high school or universities along with other art disciplines such as painting or music.

Finally, the emergence of performance calligraphy has made it a well-liked interest practiced together in clubs by the younger generation. Performance calligraphy has also been presented to the Western world and it seems to captivate many people.

Japanese Calligraphy and Zen

Zen has had a significant influence in Japanese calligraphy. The most common symbol of the Zen style of Japanese calligraphy is the enso circle. The calligrapher draws the enso circle of enlightenment in one fluent stroke that can’t be modified or altered.

Japanese Zen calligraphy, the Way of the Brush, is a sort of meditation in action.

Watercolor Painting-- Why You Need to Give It A Go

Learn more about painting by registering in painting classes or you can look into about it online. While you're attempting to find a media to use, maybe you may want to attempt watercolor paintings.

You can express your picked subject through the use of watercolors. There are many benefits in using this media over other types of media. It is also a gorgeous method to convey your feelings through your painting.

Here are a few of the very best reasons why you need to attempt watercolor painting.

1. It is simple-- as compared with other types of painting, watercolor painting is truly simple and you can anticipate better results in a very brief time.

Quick-- there are specific methods that you must learn in watercolor painting. This is the appeal of watercolor painting and you can finish your piece in less than an hour and the greatest thing is that you will get rewarding outcomes.

Great for individuals who are constantly on the go-- if you take a trip frequently, bring watercolor sets is not an issue. The paper utilized in watercolor painting can be acquired in blocks so you do not need a lot of area.

4. Does not smear-- as compared with charcoal and pastel, watercolor painting does not smudge.

5. Dries quickly-- in several minutes, your art piece is currently dry. If you utilize oil paints for your painting, it would take days or even weeks prior to the piece dries up totally.

6. Watercolor is also a fluid-- because of its nature, with only a few strokes, you can already fill big areas.

7. 'Accidents' can add to your imagination-- you do not need to fret about mishaps throughout watercolor painting since it can amazingly turn into something beautiful. You can even put the watercolor on the paper as you start your painting and see exactly what creates it can develop.

8. Watercolor painting is flexible in look and design-- you can do illustrational works along with abstract arts. You can experiment in some designs that you haven't done before and it will all depend upon your skill and creativity.

Professionals say that using watercolor is hard due to the fact that the artist or painter cannot control it quickly. For beginners, here's an excellent guidance-- let the watercolor's magic work.

As an art fan, you already know that in some cases stunning paintings come as accidents. However this ought to not be the need to stop practicing. If you frequently practice, in time, you will have the ability to manage your strokes and produce more creative and distinct watercolor paintings. Never stop finding out due to the fact that by doing so, you can establish more interesting and creative concepts that you can use in your paintings.

While you're attempting to discover a media to use, perhaps you may want to try watercolor paintings.

Fast-- there are particular methods that you should discover in watercolor painting. The paper used in watercolor painting can be purchased in blocks so you don't require a lot of area. 'Accidents' can contribute to your imagination-- you do not have to worry about accidents during watercolor painting due to the fact that it can amazingly develop into something beautiful. If you often practice, in time, you will be able to control your strokes and develop more unique and artistic watercolor paintings.

I often get asked, what's my biggest single piece of advice if you are starting painting? Find yourself good watercolour brushes to give yourself the best chance of maximum enjoyment.

Nowadays you can buy your brushes and other art supplies for over night delivery on line. For instance, depending where you live, just search on Amazon for: pinceaux aquarelle in France, or art sets  in Spain. The mediums of the art world have changed little over the centuries but immediate access to high quality supplies, and step by step guidance from bloggers to help you get started with watercolours, oils and all the other mediums are just a few clicks away. 

I hope these watercolor painting ideas have actually helped. If you ever discover yourself getting discouraged or frustrated by your development, don't give up. Instead, welcome and gain from your errors. It will make you a much better painter.

Lastly, make sure you register in the best type of watercolor lessons. If you are really interested in the location of watercolor painting, you truly must look for some lessons to take.

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