Wall Gazing Daruma (Single Stroke Daruma) - detail

nakaharanantenbo

amateur sketch

toned paper

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

ink colored

watercolour illustration

experimental typography

shading experimentation

watercolor

This detail from "Wall Gazing Daruma (Single Stroke Daruma)" by Japanese artist Nakahara Nantenbo exemplifies the Zen philosophy of *sumi-e*. The single, continuous stroke of ink creates a Daruma, a revered figure in Zen Buddhism. The artwork's simplicity emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and the beauty found in the present moment. The minimalist style and the bold, yet elegant black ink line on the off-white background highlight the artist's mastery of brushwork and his deep connection to Zen philosophy.