Comments for Not Tiring of Defeat Leads to Victory http://horimatsu.com Irezumi, Zen, Photography, Heart Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Brush. Ink. Heaven. Hell. by LukeInLondon http://horimatsu.com/2010/03/brush-ink-heaven-hell/comment-page-1/#comment-680 LukeInLondon Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:48 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=551#comment-680 Thanks for clearing that up! Thanks for clearing that up!

]]> Comment on Brush. Ink. Heaven. Hell. by horimatsu http://horimatsu.com/2010/03/brush-ink-heaven-hell/comment-page-1/#comment-679 horimatsu Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:18:23 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=551#comment-679 Hi, Luke. I will try to answer your question. The snake and skull are not uncommon as designs in Japanese art. The snake is quite frequently used in Irezumi design whereas the skull not so much. On the other hand, the skull is popular as a subjectmatter for Zen painting, portraying the vanity of man and his life ( we are all to become skulls in the end), but this Zen painting is done with brisk decisive strokes of the brush loaded with black ink. They are crudely painted and it is the emotion and spirit of the painter that counts, not an accurate depiction of a cranium. I see no hindrance for using the skull and snake together in Irezumi, but the designing should be done by someone familiar with Zen and Japanese culture. Otherwise it will become a western representation. Thanks for asking a valid question, Luke. Hi, Luke. I will try to answer your question.
The snake and skull are not uncommon as designs in Japanese art. The snake is quite frequently used in Irezumi design whereas the skull not so much. On the other hand, the skull is popular as a subjectmatter for Zen painting, portraying the vanity of man and his life ( we are all to become skulls in the end), but this Zen painting is done with brisk decisive strokes of the brush loaded with black ink. They are crudely painted and it is the emotion and spirit of the painter that counts, not an accurate depiction of a cranium.
I see no hindrance for using the skull and snake together in Irezumi, but the designing should be done by someone familiar with Zen and Japanese culture. Otherwise it will become a western representation.
Thanks for asking a valid question, Luke.

]]> Comment on Brush. Ink. Heaven. Hell. by LukeInLondon http://horimatsu.com/2010/03/brush-ink-heaven-hell/comment-page-1/#comment-678 LukeInLondon Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:51 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=551#comment-678 Hi! This doesnt relate to the above post, just a question. Snakes and skulls are two of my favourite subjects for tattoos, and Im just curious because I dont think Ive ever seen a snake or a skull in any of your work. Just wondered if there was any specific reason for this, or if you simply dont get asked for those designs as often, because I know they are common subject matter in tattooing. Thanks, Luke Hi!
This doesnt relate to the above post, just a question.
Snakes and skulls are two of my favourite subjects for tattoos, and Im just curious because I dont think Ive ever seen a snake or a skull in any of your work. Just wondered if there was any specific reason for this, or if you simply dont get asked for those designs as often, because I know they are common subject matter in tattooing.
Thanks, Luke

]]> Comment on List of Zen Books That Passed Beneath The Eye of Horimatsu (incomplete). by Nige http://horimatsu.com/2010/02/list-of-zen-books-that-passed-beneath-the-eye-of-horimatsu-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Nige Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:32:19 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=503#comment-677 Hi Matti, Great pictures and thoughts as usual. Here is another book that you may well enjoy: Zen in the art of Archery:- Eugen Herrigel, ISBN - 0-14-019074-0 It's inspired me a lot! Cheers Nige Hi Matti,

Great pictures and thoughts as usual.

Here is another book that you may well enjoy:

Zen in the art of Archery:- Eugen Herrigel, ISBN – 0-14-019074-0

It’s inspired me a lot!

Cheers Nige

]]> Comment on Horimatsu Irezumi Roshishin (Suikoden) by Hartmut http://horimatsu.com/2010/03/horimatsu-irezumi-roshishin-suikoden/comment-page-1/#comment-675 Hartmut Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:57:46 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=512#comment-675 The Pic is excellent. There is a lot of tention between the front and the back in the mirrow. I always will admire your work, it is real art, passion and it must be a real transition for the client itself to get an Irezumi and to be a part of it. The Pic is excellent.
There is a lot of tention between the front and the back in the mirrow. I always will admire your work, it is real art, passion and it must be a real transition for the client itself to get an Irezumi and to be a part of it.

]]> Comment on Horimatsu Irezumi Roshishin (Suikoden) by Jonas http://horimatsu.com/2010/03/horimatsu-irezumi-roshishin-suikoden/comment-page-1/#comment-674 Jonas Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:12:47 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=512#comment-674 Your Irezum is truly masterpieces. Feels like a I can't wait for the next session... I am looking forward to meeting you again! Your Irezum is truly masterpieces. Feels like a I can’t wait for the next session… I am looking forward to meeting you again!

]]> Comment on List of Zen Books That Passed Beneath The Eye of Horimatsu (incomplete). by ortiz http://horimatsu.com/2010/02/list-of-zen-books-that-passed-beneath-the-eye-of-horimatsu-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-672 ortiz Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:29:18 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=503#comment-672 What the truth is, noone can say, because the truth isent words What the truth is, noone can say, because the truth isent words

]]> Comment on The Nikon D700 Review. by horimatsu http://horimatsu.com/2010/02/the-nikon-d700-review/comment-page-1/#comment-670 horimatsu Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:56:12 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=497#comment-670 Welcome to the new blog, Petri. Your comments are always welcome! Regarding that facial expression, I really cannot say if it is different or not. What I mean is, that all Ryu becomes differnt a little bit mainly because thay are done on differnet people. The individual "colors" the piece through their interaction with me and their unique personality. I honestly strive to draw the same Ryu all the time-the Horimatsu Ryu. I am glad that these subtle differencies are visually and/or emotionally apparent to anyone viewing my work, be it an unconcius nod towards european artists or Japanese Masters. PLease keep returning with your questions, Petri, as they always make me think a little bit extra about what I do. Welcome to the new blog, Petri. Your comments are always welcome! Regarding that facial expression, I really cannot say if it is different or not. What I mean is, that all Ryu becomes differnt a little bit mainly because thay are done on differnet people. The individual “colors” the piece through their interaction with me and their unique personality. I honestly strive to draw the same Ryu all the time-the Horimatsu Ryu. I am glad that these subtle differencies are visually and/or emotionally apparent to anyone viewing my work, be it an unconcius nod towards european artists or Japanese Masters.
PLease keep returning with your questions, Petri, as they always make me think a little bit extra about what I do.

]]> Comment on The Nikon D700 Review. by Petri http://horimatsu.com/2010/02/the-nikon-d700-review/comment-page-1/#comment-669 Petri Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:40:52 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=497#comment-669 I meant Ryu naturally I meant Ryu naturally

]]> Comment on The Nikon D700 Review. by Petri http://horimatsu.com/2010/02/the-nikon-d700-review/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Petri Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:39:15 +0000 http://horimatsu.com/?p=497#comment-668 Hmmm, interesting Ruy. Little different that I have seen from you as far as I can remember, when it comes to the facial expression. Looks almost something like Paul Jeffries would have done in the 80's. Or I'm I way off here? Hmmm, interesting Ruy. Little different that I have seen from you as far as I can remember, when it comes to the facial expression. Looks almost something like Paul Jeffries would have done in the 80’s. Or I’m I way off here?

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