River with Decorated maple Leaves

Field of Grass with Decorated maple Leaves

The river like form that runs through the center of this pattern represents a field of grass, some bent with dew. A parallel subject in western art is the movement of wind through a wheat field.

Large Size — Typical dimensions of the large type are 18.5" x 13.5"

Reversing Ground Composition — in a reversing ground stencil the pattern is composed from fields of opposite technique; light forms are carved into dark field which is then mirrored by dark forms suspended in light field. Often the two elements make a large overall pattern like a diagonal stripe.

Silk Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with silk threads woven specifically to this pattern inserted between two sheets of carved paper.

Subject — nature

Keywords — graphic line, pine, reversing, rich textures, silk, stylized sea, waves