parallel rhythms
fan into a V—to lead
and then to follow
opening I ride currents
weaving feathers with the wind
For Frank Tassone’s #haikai challenge goose. I chose to paint snow geese. It’s not draw a bird day, but any day is appropriate for birds.
It’s been a challenge for me to get any work done that I like, both with writing and art. I decided to do some ink and brush painting for the goose. This is an unforgiving medium, but one I enjoy, and the focus required was good for me. I spent an enjoyable hour painting, ending up as always with a pile of discards, but with a few worth posting.
I am continually reminded of my drawing teacher who told us that of every 100 drawings we did, only one would be worth saving–so draw, draw, draw.
K. 
Such movement in these. The simplicity of ink brush strokes must be so hard to achieve.
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It is. But it’s very rewarding when it works.
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It is.
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I love the paintings.
With this:
“opening I ride currents
weaving feathers with the wind”
I’m reminded that our lives are interconnected. We are all ripples in the current. There is no true isolation.
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Thanks Ken. I agree. The web holds us all.
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These are lovely pictures, Kerfe. They remind me of the book, The Snow Geese.
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Thanks Robbie. They are beautiful animals.
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I really like that the motion carried by the brush strokes, and wonderful words, too.
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Thanks Merril.
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #2: Kerfe’s latest #tanka for my current #Haikai Challenge!
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Thanks Frank. Good to see you!
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lovely pictures and words in motion
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Thanks Jade.
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