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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 3h

In this Nihonga composition by Japanese artist Shigemi Yasuhara, a single magnolia blossom (taisanboku) blooms in quiet majesty.

In this exquisite Nihonga composition by Shigemi Yasuhara, a single magnolia blossom (taisanboku) blooms in quiet majesty against a warm, aged ochre background. Rendered with luminous, powdered white pigment (gofun), the broad, velvety petals open to reveal a detailed green cone and crimson-tipped stamen at the flower's center. Surrounding the bloom is a rich arrangement of thick, leathery leaves depicted in contrasting tones: deep forest green and patinated olive-bronze on their upper surfaces, paired with warm ochre and golden-tan tones along their undersides. Subtle variations in wash and fine contour lining give each leaf a natural weight and sculptural presence.
Shigemi Yasuhara stands as a celebrated artist within the tradition of modern Japanese Nihonga (Japanese-style painting). Renowned for refined bird-and-flower subjects (kachō-ga), Yasuhara's work continues a long line of botanical study that emphasizes intimate observation, poetic restraint, and spatial harmony
The work showcases an exceptional standard of monozukuri (mastery of artistic craft and material technique). Executed with natural mineral pigments (iwa-enogu) and pulverized clam-shell white (gofun) ground onto silk or handmade paper, the subtle layering of pigments achieves a soft, opaque dimensionality without sacrificing delicate brush precision. The careful treatment of the leaves—capturing the distinct difference between the glossy upper surface and the velvety golden underside—reflects both botanical accuracy and traditional painterly craft.

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 5h

Claude Monet Impression, Sunrise, 1872 Musée Marmottan Monet

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Stuck-in-the-Sixties @suebiohazard.bsky.social · 1h

I heard Dame Judi Dench recite this in a documentary - it was just spellbinding - what a magical quote 🎭

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 3h

"We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep." William Shakespeare Sasha Hartslief artwork

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 2h

Nothing beautiful asks for attention

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 20h

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Edward Elderman @elderman.bsky.social · 3h

Edward Hopper (American, 1882-1967), Solitude 1944

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Long_Painter @longpainter.bsky.social · 3h

The first in a series of restaurant nocturnes. These are so much fun. 8”x6” oil

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 2h

A traditional Shinto torii gate at an unidentified location in Japan

Visual and Sensory Analysis
This vertical landscape photograph portrays a rustic wooden Shinto torii gate standing quietly at the edge of a lush forest clearing. Framed directly above by the sweeping branches of a double-flowered cherry tree (yaezakura) in full pink bloom, the wooden structure features a gently upward-curving top lintel (kasagi) painted in vermilion red. The main pillars (hashira) and crossbeam (nuki) remain unpainted, showcasing natural, weathered timber with small protective rooflets capping the side supports (chigobashira) in the ryōbu-torii architectural style. Dense evergreen trees form a shadowy, emerald-green backdrop behind the threshold, while vibrant green grass carpets the ground in front.
In Shinto traditions, the torii acts as a sacred gateway marking the transition between the profane outer world (sei) and the sacred realm (zoku) of the local kami (spirits or deities). The specific design pictured—a ryōbu-torii (or gongen-torii) characterized by four supporting legs at the base—is historically associated with Shugendō and syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship. The construction reflects a traditional commitment to monozukuri (mastery of traditional timber craftsmanship). Built from natural timber designed to age gracefully alongside the surrounding forest, the gate's joinery demonstrates traditional Japanese carpentry methods (ki-gumi) that allow timber structures to withstand earthquakes and weather without relying on metal nails.

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 2h

Alexander Samokhvalov (Russia, 1894-1971) Blue Twilight, 1960

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 5h

Ancient trails of Kumano, Japan. Photography by Hisanori Manabe. The Kumano Kodō comprises a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that have drawn worshippers for over a thousand years

Captured by photographer Hisanori Manabe, this atmospheric photograph captures the serene majesty of the ancient Kumano Kodō pilgrimage trail winding deep through the moss-draped forests of the Kii Peninsula. Weathered stone staircases (ishi-dan), hand-laid centuries ago, ascend through a dense grove of towering Japanese cedar (sugi) and cypress (hinoki) trees, disappearing into a cool, mist-veiled distance. Soft, ethereal teal and emerald light filters through the high forest canopy, illuminating the damp, moss-covered stones and rustic forest floor below.
The Kumano Kodō comprises a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that have drawn worshippers for over a thousand years, connecting the sacred sites of the Kumano Sanzan—the three grand shrines of Hongū Taisha, Hayatama Taisha, and Nachi Taisha. Dating back to the Heian period (794–1185), emperors, aristocrats, samurai, and common pilgrims alike traversed these steep stone pathways in search of spiritual purification and healing. The stone paving (ishi-tatami) preserved along these trails represents a remarkable tradition of monozukuri (mastery of sacred trail craftsmanship). Constructed to prevent soil erosion from heavy mountain rainfall, these moss-covered steps stand as a testament to the harmonious integration of human engineering and natural mountain topography, earning the network recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 11h

Timothy Barr (Pennsylvania, b. 1957-) Yellow Curtains, 2021

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Wojciech Krupa (Germany b.1966) “Gold Autumn” Oil Pastel

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Jeff Sunbury @jsunbury.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Guillaume de Machaut - The Mysterious Garden (1350-1355) Oil on vellum, 30 × 21 cm

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Autumn's Final Blaze By Jeff Stanford, 2026

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 9h

‘Small Horned Owl on Maple Branch under Full Moon’ by Utagawa Hiroshige, 1832

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 20h

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 11h

Vincent van Gogh Blossoming Almond Branch in a Glass with a Book, 1888

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

The Whisky a Go Go — Sunset Strip (1964)

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

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Duncan Crombie @the-art-of-web.com · 9h

`Grey stone fortress, angular rock shelves, coarse windswept grass` #synthart 🏰

natural palette, varnished layerings, a compact fortress of grey stone stands near the edge of a headland, its round towers softened by drifting sea mist. an endless ocean in slate-blue bands, white-capped wavecrests, angular rock shelves, coarse windswept grass, dramatic skies, tangled lines, soft edges, negative space, strong visual flow --ar 7:5 --stylize 10 --v 8.2

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RoseRed @thebookishgardener.bsky.social · 9h

Good morning ☀️ 🍂🍁 🖌️ Leonard Ochtman “White Pines at Dusk,” 1886

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 12h

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 9h

“Love is like a tree, it grows of its own accord, it puts down deep roots into our whole being." - Victor Hugo Paul Ranson Apple Tree with Red Fruit, 1902 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Andy Ross @andyross1962.bsky.social · 11h

In London

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 12h

Steve McQueen on a Triumph in 1963.

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Jim Parrett 🍁 @jymn.bsky.social · 23h

Easybeats

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Jan @janstreit.bsky.social · 9h

Ukrainian artist, Anton Yatsyk watercolor

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 19h

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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

#Poetry #Painting #EverdayMagic Nature is not stingy with her miracles We simply forget to look 🎨 Edouard Leon Cortes (1882-1969)

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Japanese installation artist Chiharu Shiota, “During Sleep”, 2002 #womensart

Installation featuring a room fullof hospital styke beds with figures sleeping undervwhite covers. The room also has a web of black yarn which spans the space

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richard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 14h

The Houses of Machynlleth #aofoto

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 20h

Skater (1964) by Alex Colville

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 20h

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Susan @swphotographer.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Lone Tree for #ColorADay #BlueTue

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Menestune @menestune.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Just a quiet moment of a nice bear catching some 💤 from our trail camera. #bears #nature #sleep #nokings #BeKind #Mammals #pnw #seattle #love #zen #relax #spaday

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richard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 11h

Self-portrait at Machynlleth station #FridayBench #aofoto

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 23h

My painting AUTUMN CORNFIELD All prints on sale! Ends Sunday. Use code FALL20 for 20% off. 🍻❤️🎨

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 14h

Abandoned mill, Hebden Bridge, west Yorkshire, 1983, photo by Michael Kenna, Widnes-born photographer.

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Long_Painter @longpainter.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Pink & Red 6”x6” Oil on cradled wood panel

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

El Capitan, 1925 Yoshida Hiroshi (Japan, 1876–1950) #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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Gary Buckley @garybuckley.bsky.social · 12h

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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 11h

Edward Piper (1938–1990)

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richard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 12h

Journey #2: Sat at Machynlleth station and, if I needed reminding that I was in Wales the station announcer just relayed that 'The 10.15 to Aberystwyth has been delayed due to sheep on the line'.

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