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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Gossamer Textiles

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Marshall

I’ve always been fascinated by the play of light and pattern through layers of silk. The gossamer weaves allow me to experiment with how patterns play off one another, how light is transmitted through layers, and how fabrics can appear … Continue reading →

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Treasures from John’s Collection: 鍾馗様 Shoki

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Marshall

I bought my first set of Boys Day decorations when I was in fourth grade. For those of you old enough and familiar enough with Sacramento to remember back before Highway 80 cut through town and wiped out a large … Continue reading →

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Shouki Banner W-431

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Marshall

I’m very fond of the Shouki (鍾馗様) imagery and have tried my hand a few times at capturing his expressive face. This week I would like to share with you one such piece. This Shouki’s face is actually modeled after … Continue reading →

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