Oh? What's this? Maybe some art? <3
 

I'm new around here, but I figured a good ice breaker onto the forums would to be to post a little art. I'm known both as Tsuruko and Shavera, I guess those names are my alter egos. Tsuruko is my Japanese interests name ( and the name I use on my own forum, ookini! ) and Shavera is my arts name. I've been a little off the art scene, my deviant art watchers are all wondering when I'll ever post a new piece. . . Been too busy with college and such, yet, I have a small break, so I thought it would be fun to sign up at a forum.

This piece is a few months old, and it's kind of a combination of fantasy and traditional Japanese clothing/culture etc. The character is an Empress or a Queen, but the inspiration to the character design is of an Oiran. An Oiran was a high ranking courtesan of Japan, prior to the 1950's. They're not to be confused with Geisha, whom were dancers and entertainers. : )

That is a very good piece of artwork, I especially like the detail of reflection of the hair and the colours you have used. Would love to see more of your work!

wow, tsuruko, you're really talented :O

MissMisa, thank you for your words, I am glad you like the details. : ) I will hopefully post more, probably things relating to Japanese Culture. I do have a deviantart, but I don't know if it is O.K. to post the link to it. : /

Katchan6, Ookini!( thank you ) I feel have much improvement yet to make, but I appreciate your words very much, none the less! <3

Wow that's very good. You put a lot of work into it, I can see. I'm pretty sure you can post your deviantart but don't quote me on that :P

Shiningmonkey, Thank you. :) Your words are most encouraging. I will allow a few more posts to decide whether it's safe to post a deviantart or not. . . << >>

Oh wow.
That's beautiful.
You're very very very talented.

Ah! ::blush:: Ookini! ( thank you! )

EveV, I appreciate your words so very much!

You deserve it


What's your deviant page?
I love that site.
So many talented people.

You must be rather popular on there!

Are you majoring in art in college?

EveV, again thank you. <3

I guess it should be okay to post my deviantart. It is just shavera.deviantart.com

I am too much of a hermit to be popular! XD

I'm actually an anthropology major, and my field of study is the Geisha culture of Japan, actually. ^^ I do really enjoy art, but it's so very personal for me, I don't think I have the patience to do art as a career, and I'm so selfish about my art, that it just wouldn't be a good idea, methinks.

I am planning to write a book on Geisha after I go to Japan next year to study in Kyoto. ^^