Sample+3.+Typical+Japan

Studio Work #3  **Typical Japan** **Media:** Watercolor, **Size:** 42 x 30 cm, **Month of completion:** December 2009

**Description:** This piece is meant to be an introduction to Japan. It is a combination of the most typical views of Japan: the shinkansen (the bullet train), Mt. Fuji, and sakura trees (cherry blossom trees). It is meant to be the typical image everyday people conjure in their minds when they think of Japan; it is my intention viewers will see this image, feel comfortable, and then turn to the rest of the gallery to discover what Japan really is. The technique and style was inspired by ancient war artists K. Seki and Satta, focusing on the way they depicted the cherry blossom trees. It should be noted that the cherry blossom trees are made up of seven different shades of pink, each petal meticulously painted.

**Analysis:** **What were the artistic and/or cultural influences for this project?** **Who/what influenced either the composition and/or the style.**

**What materials/media/processes did you use and or experiment with, and how?**

**How do you think you have responded to advice and criticism during this project (and during the term), both from fellow students and the teacher. Did you actively seek advice? If so, was it useful?**

**Clearly explain the weaknesses/areas for improvement -**

**Clearly explain the strengths of the piece –**

**What could you take through to the next project and develop further? This could be anything, from a technique to an idea, not neccessarily just the theme.**