Chuira Obata

[Schuee]

I’ve just come across the wonderful work of this Japanese American artist. I hope to get, for Christmas his book on his visit to Yosemite National Park. Do you know of him? Japanese art fascinates me anyway and to come across Obata’s work is excellent.

chiura obata - Google Search

 

[Schuee]

Chiura Obata

Chiura Obata (1885-1975) was one of the most significant Japanese American artists working on the West Coast in the last century.

americanart.si.edu

 

[Artyczar]

Gorgeous work! Thanks for the link.

 

[Schuee]

You are welcome, Artyczar. He is a wonderful artist! I expect I will try copying some of his work.

 

[Triduana]

Thanks for sharing Penny! I love this style of art.

 

[Donna T]

Thanks for the link, Penny. I read about him and wow, what a life! His paintings are so stunning!

 

[Schuee]

Thanks for sharing Penny! I love this style of art.

He is so interesting, Kay. Wonderful art!

 

[Schuee]

Thanks for the link, Penny. I read about him and wow, what a life! His paintings are so stunning!

You are welcome, Donna. What an interesting and incredible artist. I really like his work from his visit to Yosemite.