Junihitoe Appreciation post:
The jūnihitoe (十二単衣) is an extremely elegant and highly complex kimono that was only worn by court-ladies in Heian Era Japan. Literally translated, it means “twelve-layer robe”.
The colours and the arrangements of the layers are very important. The colours have poetic names, such as “crimson plum of the spring”. The only place where the layers are discernible is around the sleeves and the neck. The arrangements of the layers and their colours were a good indication to any outsider what taste and what rank the lady had.
(Shamelessly copied from Wikipedia =P)
Kazuo Oga (various watercolour works c.1988)
Just. Wow.
Kazuo Oga is one of the most inconspicuously famous artists, which is inspirational in its own right by how humbling it is. You would think they were digital from an immediate approach, however upon closer inspection of the textures, lighting and layering it’s clear they’re perfectly hand crafter watercolour pieces.
His works, featured in the backgrounds of various Studio Ghibli films, are subtle enough to blend into the background of the films yet stand out alone as perfection of watercolour techniques and command of lighting.
Just considering there are scenes where the camera pans across his works for several long moments reflects the sublime quality of his work. And that he was able to develop enough artworks to supply several films with stunning backdrops is nothing short of breathtaking.
That’s a good word for it, “breathtaking”.
Kindness: UTA'S 450 FOLLOWS INAZUMA GIVEAWAY AND INAZUMA OC MINI CONTEST
GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
HEY GUYS I’VE sorta REACHED 450 FOLLOWS AND I’M HOLDING A GIVEAWAY!!
As it says in the title, INAZUMA giveaway. Although watercolours aren’t Inazuma related…
FIRST PRIZE:
1 Daler Rowney Watercolour set ( that’s the set I use)
1 A6 Watercolour illustration of an…
All the NewType scans for KILL-LA-KILL; you can get them in integral quality here:
http://shrani.si/f/3E/6f/CULovcG/1368039134091.jpg
http://shrani.si/f/1K/Q/IN7FUDJ/1368037720120.jpg
http://shrani.najdi.si/?2E/ZZ/2YCffULU/1368038596623.jpg
I haven’t been this hyped for a TV show since P&S. HOLY SHIT!
Jesus in Back to the Future
Buddha in Skyfall
(Source: noon)
TRANSLATED STORY DETAILS FOR IMAISHI’S NEW SHOW
-The title is KILL-LA-KILL (sorry, I mistranslated)
-Director is Imaishi; series composition is by Kazuki Nakashima (he is writing the entire show himself). Sushio is doing the character designs.
-The theme is “ruthless sword-fighting action in an all-girls high school” but focused on CHARACTER DRAMA
-A transfer student wielding a weird sword that looks like half-scissors arrives at a school ruled by power and starts causing trouble.
-The main characters are heroine Ryuuko and rival Satsuki. Ryuuko’s theme is “UNIFORM X REVENGE”, Satsuki’s theme is “UNIFORM X DOMINATION”. The heart of the show is their relationship and rivalry.
-They were very specific in saying that both Ryuuko and Satsuki are the “protagonists” and that “their rivalry is what drives the entire series”.
-Satsuki rules the school with the power of her uniform and Ryuuko opposes her. The main drama is created betwen these two characters.
-The show has two sides to it: BATTLE MANGA and CHARACTER DRAMA. It is set to run for 2-cours (24-26 episodes).
-Release date unannounced.
Source: http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-16126.html
Sounds amazing and I can’t wait.
