Butsu Hyougu Style Scroll

This is another painting of the Sanso Collection. I believe it is number 74, by the painter Sengai. This is the information on the painter provided by Wikipedia. Sengai Gibon (仙厓 義梵, 1750–1837) was a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school (one of three main schools of Zen Buddhism in Japan)

I framed this in the formal style called Butsu Hyougu in order to match the White Robed Kannon (Water Kannon) theme of the painting with the calligraphy. I also used the traditional Kin Jikusaki and the top kin on the Hassou, to match the elegance of the painting.

I think it turned out quite beautiful.

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Handmade Aikido Wallscroll

This is an Aikido Scroll custom made for a customer in Florida. It was written in Gyousho (Semi-Cursive) style by Yoshimi "Ryugyoku" Maples for the customer.

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Dragon Painted by Customer

This artist lives in Virginia and he has made several scrolls. I guess he was having some difficulty making the scroll for this particular painting, so he sent it to me to have it mounted. I selected the cloths and the jikusaki. I made it into a Yamato Hyougu style.

I think his work is very beautiful and he has great control of his brush. He said he also plays the shamisen.

It is a very beautiful work, and I am thankful he sent it to me to mount into a scroll. If you would like one of your works mounted into a scroll contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com