"Chanoyu" 18" x 30" oil painting on linen

PhilCouture

I finally finished a painting that has taken me a few weeks to finish. It was mostly painted wet on wet, but I did paint over layers in certain parts including her hand and some of the background.

In March 2013, I had an opportunity to attend a geisha and maiko performance at a Kaburenjo Theatre in Kamishichiken, the oldest geisha district of Kyoto, Japan. Before the performance, a tea ceremony (chanoyu) took place for the guests. This is a painting of Naosome, a geisha from Kamishichiken, preparing green tea for myself and other guests. Thanks for viewing and commenting!

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jcdr

Spectacular. The mood and quality of light is incredible. Great sense of depth. wow

Jag

Ok, thats what I mean by finishing a painting. Great! ^:)^

gfish

Very, very nice Phil, your time spent working on learning has paid huge dividends

dencal

Phil

Beautiful work!
Only three fingers on the hand - is this part of the narrative?

Denis

bradoilpainting

Amazing work - I love the way you've done the light here - so much atmosphere

PhilCouture

Thank you very much! Denis, the pinky is actually in shadow and tucked under the bottom of the hand.

Mark_Carder

Just seeing this one, fantastic!!! LOVE it!!!

tjs

My favorite of yours! Matter of fact one of my favorites on the net. You inspire me

^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^

PhilCouture

Wow, thank you very much for the kind words!

shirley_seput

Hey there Phil... I really enjoyed reading some of your blog... I especially found the pictures that where taken while you painted plein-air... the ones with the painting on the easel and the subject in the background looked fantastic... it really showed how you captured the palette and the temperature of the area beautifully... thanks!! You are an awesome artist and I enjoy your work immensely! ^:)^

JodieU

Absolutely stunning!

Ronna

You keep amazing me.

PhilCouture

Thank you very much! Shirley, I hope to post more on my blog soon. Thanks for your interest in my work and the kind words!

Pop

This is truly a beautiful painting ... I wish I'd painted it you have real talent that's so easy to see. ^:)^

cynthiagwilson

Just when I thought I've seen it all, you come up with another brilliant piece!!! It's always a pleasure to view your work! Outstanding!!! =D> =D> =D>

toddman

Incredible work !

billj

PhilCouture;; Fantastic, Were you able to photograph the subject or is this from memory

Damocles1

just wonderful you really captured an atmospheric moment

kierspics

That's really nice! Great use of light.

SusieQ

Wondeful

broker12

Very nice . . . thanks.

MonicaK

great painting!

maveraulalem

It’s a wonderful painting. Loved it  actually I’m working on a painting of a Maiko(san) that I met 3 years ago in Kyoto. I'm kinda discouraged after seeing your elegant painting.