I’ve been a bit busy
Sorry for the long gap between posts. I’ve been very busy but not quite as successful as I would have liked in the studio. I settled on my colour palette. … Continue reading
Sketchbook
Here are a few pages from my sketchbook. As you can see I have been getting quite caught up with proportions, measurements and the intricacies of placement in Japanese rooms … Continue reading
Colours of Japan
As I’ve been photographing I have been trying to maintain an accurate record of colours. I’ve seen an awful lot of grey which perhaps is not fully illustrated here as … Continue reading
Kasagake in furs
I have had the most incredible week in Kyoto gathering inspiration. I’m well and truly ready to hit the studio now. I felt pressure in my first week to start … Continue reading
A noren obsession
This being my first visit to Japan, I was totally unaware of noren until I landed; I am now fostering something of an obsession for them. Noren, 暖簾, are the … Continue reading
A way of tea
Usually the way of tea or, tea ceremony but in today’s case (it being my first lesson) I think a way of tea or, the incorrect way of tea might … Continue reading
A tip for RCA
If there’s one piece of advice I have for RCA, it is to invest in pets! The students at KUCA are always found dotted around campus petting the dozens of … Continue reading
My haul so far
I’ve had a great few days and am feeling really inspired. I’ve visited lots of design shops, antiques fairs, galleries and live events. B e s t s h … Continue reading
Weave class
Another tough day. See top image for details. The ‘tapestry weaving’ descriptor was not lost in translation after all. I’m going to be spending the next 3 – 4 weeks, … Continue reading
Daikakuji Temple by night
On Saturday I visited this temple with my hosts and their friends. It was particularly special as it was a moon festival and the temple was open at night, this … Continue reading
First day at school
Today was intense. After eventually finding my room I attended a one hour meeting, in Japanese followed by a two hour lecture, in Japanese. I did not understand a word! … Continue reading
Tenryū-ji
Well, it’s my 5th day in Japan – the typhoon has arrived and my jet lag is lingering so, I’m staying inside and felt now would be a good time … Continue reading
Dye Lab
One of my more menacing images… it has tones of Breaking Bad
One of my favourites
This makeshift washing line was right next door to a woodblock carver’s workshop and a small family of goats. I love how the creases of the shorts mimic the texture … Continue reading
Legs
Sadly you can’t see the reason for the title in this little thumbnail. Click above to view full image, it’s a goodie.
An abundance
So inviting… Like hundereds of hammocks all bunched up together.
Indian inspiration
Just getting ready to head off in a week and a half’s time. I thought I would start by sharing some photos I’ve taken over the summer which I’m holding … Continue reading
Desk space sought
I was thinking something this sort of scale could work for me…
Jess in Japan · 日本のジェス 