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Old 05-01-2012, 06:45 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp View Post
He mentions that it would be "stupid" to put blossoms and maple leafs in the same piece, for instance. This is an example of a strict rule that even 'modern' Japanese artists will follow. If you ever see maple leafs and blossoms on the same piece, or even the same side of the body, you know the artist is not talented, and is not paying attention to the roots of his work.
i remember my artist saying this , i have a "spring" side with the hanya and cherry blossoms and a "fall" side with the severed samurai head and japanese maples.
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