Using linen paper, mizuhoshi, iwa-enogu, and other paints. Heaping up. Water-based urethane varnish is applied to the back of the panel. With temporary frame (simple frame) 27.7 x 37 x 2.7 cm, total weight approx. 910 g. The owl is said to be a very lucky bird. It is said to bring good luck, good fortune, and prosperous business because of its night vision and its ability to bend its neck. In Egyptian mythology, it is said to be a "mystical spirit" that can foresee danger. 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.
