Skull With Zen Koan Wood Print

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This ink painting is a visual evocation of the Zen koan: All things return to one, where does the one return to. The skull, brushed in vigorous Zen brush strokes, almost seems to be staring at the two Japanese characters that say: KI ICHI, Return To One. For more Zen skull paintings please visit my website at http://www.theartofcalligraphy.com/zen-skull-ink-painting

My gallery presents calligraphies and paintings that breathe the spirit of contemporary Chinese and Japanese brush art. The main feature of my art work is to grab the moment of inspiration and express in its fullness with the brush. My medium is ink and natural pigments on rice paper. My primary tool is the flexible Oriental sheep's hair brush. In the calligraphy section you will find artwork brushed in different styles of Japanese calligraphy. The very different calligraphic styles evoke different moods, which you will be able to appreciate yourself by browsing the calligraphy print gallery. The subjects covered in the calligraphy section are mainly related to Zen and Buddhism and martial arts. As for the painting gallery you will find...