The full autumn themed illustration I made for Morning Sun: An Asahi Seasons Zine @/MorningSun_Zine (TWT/IG). I wanted to convey both the warmth and coolness of fall at once with Asahi at the center of it all.
"My house is buried in the deepest recess of the forest
Every year, ivy vines grow longer than the year before.
Undisturbed by the affairs of the world I live at ease,
Woodmen’s singing rarely reaching me through the trees.
While the sun stays in the sky, I mend my torn clothes
And facing the moon, I read holy texts aloud to myself.
Let me drop a word of advice for believers of my faith.
To enjoy life’s immensity, you do not need many things."
~ Ryokan
View of Gion at night - 5 por Bernard Languillier
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Gion in the heart of Kyoto is the city's best preserved area, reminiscent of old days populated with Geishas and rich merchants.
I absolutely adored my experience at the ryokan I booked in Japan on the Izu peninsula. There were 4 private outdoor baths. All looked absolutely beautiful. There's an app that allows you to check if they're occupied and you lock the door behind you when you enter. Then you stay as long as you want. The temps of all of them varied. My favorite was 1. The outdoor garden was just so beautiful, even at night, and the temp of the water was just right.
Ryokan— Japanese calligrapher. Unfortunately, without the calligraphic hand written version to compare, its mastery is greatly reduced. Still, a favorite of mine.
Ryokan lived at the very end of the Buddhist lineage, or so we thought, until Suzuki Roshi brought the lineage to America, where a whole host of new masters emerged.