day 14
29 faces
monoprint of the traditional japanese talisman,
maneki-neko
often seen in the entrance of places of business, shops and restaurants
to beckon customers and good luck. the calligraphy is an 17th century
coin signifying wealth.
first i made a wire form
so you can see the size
after printing it in black ink on the press i colored it in with these acrylic pens.
it was like paint by numbers.
i made another print and am thinking i might
paint it in an untraditional way.
I love your little lucky cat.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting technique - and an interesting print too. I have never heard of printing from wire as you have done here, and am really intrigued. I have a little wire face I made on a course a couple of years ago when we were making wire structures, so one day I shall try this.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the acrylic pens, but I have taken a note of the name and shall look on Amazon.
What a delightful Maneki Neko! Enjoying your 29 so much.
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