A Lamp in the Pine Forest

During a trip to Kyoto

I sat underneath a peculiar lamp while sipping hot coffee. Before departing to see the various temples and other historical landmarks, I remained seated and stared at the lamp for a while. I really took my time... the shape was so appealing.

A simple lamp in Kyoto

I've got three fingers held firmly on the pulse of the world. The assault on the mind will only intensify as a cloud of Nothing creeps over us.

The lamp signals a sacred space is near, a place of rest during the arduous journey upwards. From the penetrating warmth of the lamp I draw my shield, my barrier, my own candle in the dark. Not a bubble, but a suit of armor for the soul.

 
Ah, art, sweet nourishment.

No politics, no agenda, simply maintain structure and form.

 
Lamp in the Pine Forest

Dedicated to:
the divine Nature of Things

Drawn with:
Fear, sorrow, and insurmountable Love.

Sound:
Distant bird song.

Smell:
Freshly brewed coffee

 
Reduction

 
Framework:

With a 0.3mm mechanical pencil, compass, and ruler. The entire concept was derived from the golden mean. I follow the ratio, and the picture draws its self.

 
Color scheme development:

I always color on rice paper laid over the geometry.

 
The naked image:

Several phases of creation(pencil) and destruction(eraser) lead me to a unique image.
It's always hard to move on from this stage... so many possibilities.

 
Careful layering of colors:

Start with the lightest colors first. It's easy to erase or layer over them if you get carried away.

She has a heart beat!

Keep your home beautiful

-Kabba