Some days ago I read this blog post and my curiosity were lit.
Have you ever heard of Etegami? I hadn't until I red Susan's post. I had to google it and found quite a lot to read. This blog is very helpful to understand the "rules", and Debbie makes pretty etegami as well.I don't have all the right supplies but it's fun doing it and I can see it might turn out huge if I take interest in it and develop my own expression. Here are some of my tries so far.
Notice, I even made my own stamp (chop) containing my initials. That is a must have in etegami and it has to be stamped in this red color. This particular postcard( above) is already mailed out to a friend. Every etegami should be mailed out due to tradition.
I can see that my cards are made of a newbie, they don't look as balanced as I wish but I think it's a matter of practice.
Etegami is meant to be clumsy, it should be made on a paper that is bleeding so that the lines will have blobs.
In this blog you can see lots of examples on different topics. They're fun doing and I'm sure I will do more of them, actually I'll try to make one each day. They're quick done, not more than half an hour.
I'm linking to Paint Party Friday, have a wonderful weekend everyone and thanks for all your lovely comments.
Love your card, never heard of etigami, but it looks like big fun. Happy PPF, Hugs, Valerie
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ReplyDeleteThey all look beautiful to me! It's good to try new things!
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You learn something new every day! I'd never heard of Etigami either but it looks like fun. I like the little initial stamp!
ReplyDeleteI am totally looking into this... they are fabulous... xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing :)
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Oooh, they are so charming. Totally new technique to me.
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Never heard about this technique before, looks interesting!
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I LOVE your beautifully rendered miniature paintings! I've done Japanese inspired art before, but had never heard of etegami. My daughter gave me a watercolor postcard set recently, so I think I'm going to use it to try etegami. Thank for the links, which will be very helpful. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very nice and now I will go the linked web site and read about it. I like the idea of sending the cards out! We don't send mail enough these days and when a card comes it is appreciated. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me, too! It's a lot of fun to be apart of PPF!
Never heard of elegant, interesting and you did great work with it!
ReplyDeleteI meant etegami but my iPad changed the word for me sorry
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of etegami but it looks fascinating. I just discovered a complete sumi art set that my dh had bought on one of his trips to Japan. It was down in a dresser drawer so I must not have shown much interest in it. I even have the stamp with my last name in Japanese. Your art looks like lots of fun to do.
ReplyDeleteoh what pretty postcards Laila! And thanks so much for sharing this style I never heard of, along with the links-very interesting. This would make for a great swap! I love that you made your own chop too. I have one in my name but I had purchased it:) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you. I am thrilled to be the proud owner of your beautiful art. It arrived today. You are such a wonderful artist. The attention to detail shows in all of your art. You made my day. Oh did I say thank you?
ReplyDeleteOoooh you have so piqued my interest...Can't wait to discover more about this lovely process...your cards are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing all this...I love your signature stamps too!!
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Sounds interesting. I may be looking into this. I wrote the name down so as not to forget. I forget easily. Tee hee. Love the details in your work. Wonderful job.:)
ReplyDeleteI never heard of etagami either but it looks like so much fun. I love the little red initial stamp. And congrats for one of the PPF birthday winners! Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this but your cards are quite nice!
ReplyDeleteI love etegami! Thanks for talking about it--very cool. xo
ReplyDeleteI just love your etegami creations. A bit crude, but that's the idea. Lovely. I have never heard of etegami before ready your post, and I'm in love already... thank you for sharing.
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I've never heard of etegami. your creations are truly amazing! Happy Paint Party Friday!
ReplyDeleteI became familiar with etegami through Debbie's post a few years ago. Although being Japanese I had seen the style but never knew the background of the art. This is a wonderful post and I enjoy your artful etegami postcards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. How nice to be able to receive one in the mail.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tradition.
This is completely new to me Laila, I've never heard the term.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to have to look into this.
Thanks for inspiring and sharing your lovely work.#
Enjoy your weekend and Happy PPF to you
I had never heard of this before. How inspiring. I might even try it myself! :D Have a lovely weekend and happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteOh they're quite lovely! I had never heard of them before...
ReplyDeleteWow, I never heard about this before. Sounds like a lot of fun! I think yours are beautiful! I may have to go check this blog out. And thank you for visiting me for PPF! I am a little late getting around, still trying. Your comment meant a lot to me! Hugs, Rasz
ReplyDeleteOh, these are gorgeous!! I especially like the blossoms and the tulips. Keep going!!
ReplyDeleteNever heard about this..nice works!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of them, but I like the clumsy and blobs concept! Yours are looking very beautiful, I'm looking forward to seeing more of them!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of etegami either but now that I have seen yours I may try it myself. Yours are charming.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of etegami, but yours are beautiful. Will check out the links. Sounds like the kind of thing that might interest me.
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