Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gouache on paper This woodblock print is the

This woodblock print is the work of Takeo Takei (1894-1983)

here is where the real drama lies

a truly lovely object

From what I understand the softness and lightness of badger hair makes it especially useful for blending and softening edges in paintings

2 Medium Soft pencil

Handwoven Kilim with Trees, Animals and Figure, Presumed Polish gouache on paper This woodblock print is theFrom the overall composition to the tiny details, I find this handwoven vintage kilim rug or tapestry super evocative, and quite extraordinary. starting with those trees, fantastically expressive from branches to roots! Better for you to look than for me to describe, but the yield is a landscape that feels like a whole world unto itself, product of a singular artistic vision. And how to beat the little shepherd at bottom, with what look like big pink