Using Japanese paper, gold, silver mud, and mineral pigments. Panel P3 size. Butterflies and lotus flowers on a full moon in the dark night. The panel frame is wrapped with black water-repellent tape. The back color is black, so it may be displayed as it is. The lotus flower came from China with the arrival of Buddhism. Since ancient times, it has been a popular symbol of Buddhism, representing the enlightenment of the Buddha. Japanese painting 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.
