Hempen paper, water-dried, mixed media used. The discus has long been the "king of tropical fish". I have raised regular discus in the past. Blue Diamond discus is an expensive improved variety with very beautiful blue coloration. This work is partially heaped up. 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 pigments 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, fine-particle paint. Artificial versions of iwa-enogu and mizuhoshi-enogu are also made, and are available in a wide variety of colors. Goko, made from shells, is a white pigment with fine particles.
