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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Peonies

Posted on May 13, 2011 by John Marshall

One of my all-time favorite flowers is the peony, especially tree peonies. This is the grand and regal variety you see embellishing delicate Chinese vases and elaborate paintings of Japanese gardens. I often use them as a theme in my … 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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