Tea ceremony

[Hans]

Since my stay in Japan for a few years in the mid 1980's I have an interest in most things related to Japanese culture. No surprise therefore that when I came across a photograph on Internet of a tea-ceremony I just had to use it for a painting. The size is 50 * 60 cm on canvas.
Commenst as usual appreciated.
Thanks for passing by.
Hans

 

[Terri]

How lovely! The whole scene, including the palette choices and subject matter, radiate calm and quiet. I like the shadows. What's not to love? I'm sure the tea is going to be hot and calming, too. Very nice!

 

[Triduana]

Lovely painting and an interesting scene, I like the light and shadow.

 

[Donna T]

I got the calm and quiet feeling too. You do such nice work!

 

[Sanlynn]

Beautifully done. You've captured the ambiance very well.

 

[Artyczar]

Lovely piece. I think it's really great all around, but I have attention pulling toward her right hand. Are you trying to depict movement there? Or ? What is going on there?

 

[P. Barrie]

Wonderful subject and very good capture of the clothing and ambient light. Perhaps revisit the drawing of both figures right hands. Not sure how I feel about the head being croped out.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Lovely scene.

 

[Hans]

Your kind words are appreciated folks. The lady is holding a "cha sen" in her right hand. It is a tea whisk made of thin strips of bamboo. It did not come out very well in the photograph I made of the painting.

 

[joe1It]

wonderful