Etegami (e= "picture"; tegami= "letter/message") are simple drawings accompanied by a few apt words. They are usually done on postcards so that they can be easily mailed off to one's friends. Though etegami has few hard-and-fast rules, traditional tools and materials include writing brushes, sumi ink, blocks of water-soluble, mineral-based pigments called gansai, and washi postcards that have varying degrees of "bleed." They often depict some ordinary item from everyday life, especially items that bring a particular season to mind.
In my opinion, just exquisite work Debbie!
ReplyDeleteThe etegami, the placement, everything!
That's a mighty generous compliment, Jacki. It will keep me on Cloud 9 for a good long while. :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Therese!
Deletethis is lovely, the bluebird is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat means a lot, coming from a bird-lover like you!
DeleteYour creation is so beautiful in its simplicity and wonderful message ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol. oxox
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