Picture the Japanese landscape – even a ball-park image will do. Think of the movies, anime episodes, or posters you’ve seen. These professional designed snapshots of life in Japan likely paid close attention to the colours and scenery we are talking about today, so they will work great. The natural environment of Japan also defined which colours could be made and recreated – through dyes – by the people of Japan. Thus, the oldest aspects of the Japanese colour palette are directly connected with both rank and hierarchy, as well as the materials at hand in the cities and villages of ancient Japan. In the past, Japanese people considered blue and green as one color called 青い. Because there was no seperation between the two until recently, even in modern times, the word “aoi” is still used to describe objects that are green, like green apples (青りんご) or green traffic lights (青信号). Sample paintings below on several different types of paper. I don’t think I’ve shared this many examples of one product, so you’ll certainly get a good idea of what they look like. As they say- it takes all kinds, variety is the spice of life, explore, be flexible, go with the flow. These days I’m more about painting in little journals over making larger paintings- too many books that need reading. I used both the blue and purple in the first two sketches with mountains, but I can’t really tell a distinction between the two colors- disappointing.

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Today, the logo of Japan’s national sports teams – the Samurai Japan teams in baseball, soccer, etc – are based on these deep indigo blues. Blue dye, made from the indigo plant, was the most accessible (and affordable) color Japanese people could use to make clothing and textiles. As such, blue ( 青い)is the color of common people, worn on kimonos, formal attire and common wear. Summary of Colors in Japanese Culture I have to admit to having an early favourite – these Pro Performance Lip Lacquers are fabulous! They have such a good pay-off in a creamy formula – not glossy really, more of a colour bomb sheen. Japonesque Colour Pro Performance Lip Lacquer Made by Boku-Undo Co., Ltd., which has over 200 years of history, in Japan. They are a maker of sumi-e ink and sumi-e watercolor supplies in Nara, Japan. I’ve gleaned that these are traditional type Japanese watercolors.The artwork which is featured on the front of the set is titled ‘Baku’ and after reading about the origins of the title of the name, it would appear that Baku is otherwise known as the ‘dream eater’ and is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. The baku cannot be summoned without caution, however, as ancient legends say that if the baku is not satisfied after consuming the nightmare, he may also devour one’s hopes and dreams. Finally, winter: Ice, pristine snows, and the frozen crunchy browns of fallen leaves and shrubbery. The clear fields reveal the earth beneath, hidden during the year by the farmer’s crops. Snow frames the country’s most famous architectural wonders, increasing their already breathtaking beauty. White:White is the color of purity and is often associated with death and mourning. It is also the color of weddings and is worn by brides on their wedding day. And the most interesting of them all and I love it- Yupo! I feel this is what they look best on. This paper, it’s an adventure for sure, kind of just have to let it do what it wants to do. Guest Doodlewasher, Michele May described it as a balance between control and chaos, which is an apt description of using Yupo. The traditional colors of Japan trace their historical origins to the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System which was established in 603 by Prince Shōtoku and based on the five Chinese elements. In this system, rank and social hierarchy were displayed and determined by certain colors. Colors known as kinjiki ( 禁色, " forbidden colors") were strictly reserved for the robes of the highest ranking government officials; for example, the color ōtan (orange) was used as the color for the robes of kuge and use by any other lower rank was prohibited. Colors known as yurushiiro ( 許し色, "permissible colors") were permitted for use by the common people.

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Now, imagine spring. Flowers blooming, the small, light green leaves of the blossoming cherry and plum trees filling in the gaps between the beautiful white, pink, and purple flower petals. Marigolds and willows popping up in between balance out this Japanese spring palette. To create the effect on the compacts, raw gel beads are heated together and merge (much like wax beads would) – at the end of the production line, gel pigment is dripped in creating the swirl effects above, and also creating a different pattern on each item. Japonesque Colour Eye Make Up The cultural significance of colors in Japan is complex and multifaceted. Colors can be used to convey a wide range of emotions and meanings, depending on the context. For example, the color red can be used to express love, happiness, or anger, depending on the situation.Clean your brush and pallet before the paint dries. If it dries up, dip the brush and pallet in water for hours or in AG Cleaner and clean them with soapy water after the paint softens. The traditional colors of Japan are a collection of colors traditionally used in Japanese art, literature, textiles such as kimono, and other Japanese arts and crafts.

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Blue:Blue is the color of the sky and the ocean. It is often associated with peace, calmness, and serenity. It is also the color of loyalty and trust, and is often worn by police officers and other government officials. In fact, the Japanese word for 茶 (cha) means tea.They have to be put together with the word “色 (iro colors) to become nouns for yellow and brown. As a result, when they become adjectives, they are “黄色い” and “茶色い” instead “黄い” or “茶い” Blue and Green: 青い I can be found on Intagram- @jessicaseacrest where I’m usually sharing something, and sneak peeks of future items for review show up from time to time.Any kind of pallets can be used EXCEPT wooden or plastic pallets because dry paint may adhere persistently on pallets of these kinds. Nihonga or literally “Japanese-style paintings” are paintings that have been made in accordance with traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques and materials. While based on traditions over a thousand years old, the term was coined in the Meiji period of the Imperial Japan, to distinguish such works from Western-style paintings, or Yōga. Read more about Nihonga paintings in our earlier blog post here