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It's a Painting when it's Painted
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

It's a Painting when it's Painted

Maker (1913 -)
Date2005
Mediumwatercolor, paper
DimensionsH: 11 in, W: 8 1/2 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of Henry Fukuhara
Object number2005.168.143
DescriptionBooklet with 12 pages of paintings, sketches, guidelines, and references. Booklet is white paper stapled in center with both color and black and white illustrations. Booklet is to accompany a workshop in Manzanar with artist Henry Fukuhara. Paintings in booklet are from 2005 and show more abstract style than his earlier work in camp. Subject of paintings are landscapes in Manzanar and Alabama Hills. There are 4 pages of text regarding lighting composition, "seeing" and imaginatiion. There are 2 pages of "principles" and resources. The back cover of the booklet is blank.

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