Washi, iwa-enogu, gofun, etc. According to ancient Chinese legend, cranes are birds that dwell in the fairy world. It is familiar in ink and classical Japanese paintings. It is also used as the corporate symbol of Japan Airlines and Lufthansa German Airlines. This work depicts a crane flying toward the sun. Japanese painting" is based on a style of painting that has existed for more than 1,000 years, and its materials are old, traditional materials that have been cultivated throughout history. The technique involves painting on Japanese paper, silk, wood, etc., using natural pigments such as sumi ink, iwa-enogu (mineral pigments), and gofun (gofun), and glue 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.
