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This print is from a set called "A Collection of Pictures of Artisans", which consists of 24 pieces, written on a pair of six paneled screens, which are kept in the temple of Kitain at Kawagoe of Musashi Provice. They are all quite old and have a splendid harmony of colors. Having no signs, they are said to be Mitsuoki's, through the ingenious composition and marvelous command of the brush. They are precious for purposes of reference to study the age, as they represent the customs of old, and both the delicate touch and the technique of printing are also wonderful. Mitsuoki Tosa was appointed "Sakon-Shogen" (an important office) early in the era of Genroku (1688-1703) and made chief of the Painting Bureau. Honored afterwards, he was called Josho and was appointed "Hogen" ( a high rank of a priest ) . In those days the fame of the Tosa school had been gradually fading. He reformed the bad habits of the school and became the master of the revival period of the school, painting beautif...

Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...