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Musha pictures are also called Nishikie, and portray scenes from old stories or tales on Japanese paper, Washi.They have been used for float in the festival of the Yanemori hachimangu-shrine, in Aomori prefecture since the ancient times until today.In the festival they are usually very large size H1530mm×W1130mm.The picture drawn with characteristic Nebuta-colours, very acolourful and hype the festival by lightning up by lanterns from the behind. The picture run over spectators and worth to decorate the float.
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One of the aspects that Musha picture appears to stand out, because wax is used for drawing.The painter has strong originality, and each picture is entirely unique.
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Each paintings drawn individually. Desired size available.
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First step is to make a well-balanced rough drawing.
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The painter draw the rough drawing considering a purpose and place to decorate.
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Next step is draw the lines following the rough drawing using Sumi-ink.
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The painter is paying due attention so that the lines will not wobble. This is highest-strung moment. No fails allowed.
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Then, the lines are over written using wax. |
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| This process prevents erosion of colors, and is also the reason of the aspect that the pictures stand out by backup light. |
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The picture is finished with adding colors. |
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| The paints are special colors called as Nebuta-color. The look of the see-through light is also considered. |
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