Paulownia wood board, black gesso, and others used. Washi paper is not used. Painted directly on the panel. The color of the circular part has a slight bronze (reddish gold) tinge. This is an ancient Zen painting that expresses enlightenment, truth, buddhahood, the entire universe, and peace of mind. The lines gradually thin out and finally disappear to represent a person's life. Nihonga" is based on a style of painting that has existed for more than 1,000 years, and uses traditional materials that have been cultivated throughout history. The technique involves painting on Japanese paper, silk, wood, etc., using natural paints such as sumi ink, iwa-enogu (mineral pigments), gofun (gofun), etc., and glue (nikawawa) as an adhesive. Gold and other metal materials (gold leaf, etc.) are also used. Iwa-enogu, made from ores, is a beautiful, sand-like powder. Mizuhigure, made from clay, is a fine, stretchy paint with fine particles. Artificial versions of iwa-enogu and mizuhoshi egur are also made, and are available in a wide variety of colors. Goko, made from shells, is a white pigment with fine particles.
