Painting Plum Blossom on a Self Made Shikishi Board (2/2)

Shikishi or Art Board is made from rice paper laminated to a hard board backing. This video shows you how to create one by yourself using silicone mounting paper. You may find silicone release paper and a variety of rice paper available at
http://www.BlueHeronArts.com
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• Plum Blossom

[getsuga83]

this is so beautyful it makes me happy, honestly

[blueheronarts]

@getsuga83 Thank you!

[brytephyre]

i am teaching myself how to paint watercolor and sumi. i am in awe of your work and grateful for your demonstration. i hope to learn more from you.

[blueheronarts]

@brytephyre Thank you! Hope you enjoy the learning process and happy painting.

[YAMAHIZZLETELEVIZZLE]

Why arent the leaves painted? Is there a reason or just preferance? Very beautiful, I could just watch this all day lol.

[blueheronarts]

Good question. The flower we got is actually called "Japanese Quince" and it is often used in bonsai as plum. Usually the leaves all fell off in winter but this winter some leaves did not wither. We do not paint leaves in plum blossom painting because it is more common in China that they bloom before leaves come out.Thank you!

[jisfruit]

I love it.... wow! You painted the plum blossoms so delicately.

[Doderhultarn89]

beutiful

[dipchips]

This is a wonderful composition.

[Alicardcho123]

wow very good detail