GEISHA I
This stylized portrait was inspired by the great Japanese woodcut artist Kitagawa Utamaro. This is a detailed head of the full body images done in the 18th century, a series of which can be found in Art Institute of Chicago. Gieshas were considered professional entertainers and were trained from early childhood. They were a very respected social presence in the community. #7010 MOSAIC black frame 2007 13" x 16.5" $475.00

GEISHA II
Another portrait inspired by Kitigawa Utamaro. Once training as geishas was well underway they apprenticed as "maiko" with a distinctive dress and make-up using a pink blush over the white base normally seen on a geisha. As she became more proficient she was allowed to reduce the amount of blush. Accomplished geisha wore just a touch of red near the eyes as the image shows. #7011 MOSAIC black frame 2007 13" x 16.5" $475.00

GEISHA III
The "maiko" were apprenticed to professional Gieshas and trained as performers and hostesses. #7012 MOSAIC black frame 2008 13" x 16.5" $475.00

GIESHA IV
As professional hostesses they were trained in performing arts and the social amenities conversant in that period of Japanese history. #7013 MOSAIC black frame2008 13" x 16.5" $475.00

PURPLE STARLET
This mood piece is a stylized head of a cabaret hopping beauty with dark piercing eyes. #7014 MOSAIC oak frame 2007 13" x16.5" $430.00

STARLET
#7015 MOSAIC tan frame 2006 13" x 17.5" $430.00