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Current Original Artworks for Sale
The Original Pen & Ink Illustrations used in the book The Thirty Six Strategies of Ancient China.
Each image is signed by the artist.
Illustration size 8″ X 11″, frame size: 12″ x 16″
Each illustration includes an autographed copy of the book in which the image was used.
$250.- each
Gieshas
Inspired by Stefan’s travels in East Asia, this painting shows two Japanese Geisha wearing traditional kimonos hanging a paper lantern.
Acrylic on canvas, 1990
28″ X 36″
Price: CDN$ 1,500.- *
Kabuki
Scene from a Japanese Kabuki (classical Japanese dance-drama)
Acrylic on canvas, 1995
36″ X 48″
Price: CDN$ 2,000.- *
Thai Dancing Girl
Inspired by Stefan’s travels in East Asia, this painting shows Thai dancing girl wearing traditional costume and crown holding a fan.
Acrylic on canvas, 1989
24″ X 28″
Framed
Price: CDN$ 1,500.- *
Japanese Lantern Festival
Inspired by Stefan’s travels in East Asia, this painting shows floating lanterns in a pond.
Acrylic on canvas, 1989
48″ x 56″
$3,500. Sold
Dragon Phoenix
Based on an ancient Han Dynasty jade carving, this design was used on the cover of Stefans’ book, The Thirty Six Strategies of Ancient China.
Acrylic on canvas, 1999
36″ x 48″
$2,500.
Zazen
Buddhist monk sitting in meditation.
Acrylic on canvas, 1999
48″ x 56″
$2,500.
Miyamoto Mache
Amazing sculpture of the legendary swordsman made from recycled newspaper.
Watch the youtube video of this sculpture Here:
Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584 – June 13, 1645), was Japan’s greatest swordsman. Many in the west know of him through his book on strategy called The Book of Five Rings. What many do not know is that Musashi was also an artist.
He was the classic example of someone that could apply the principles of one art, in his case swordsmanship, to all others. In his book on strategy he wrote; “When I apply the principle of strategy to the ways of different arts and crafts, I no longer have need for a teacher in any domain.”
Indeed, in addition to being Japan’s most famous swordsman, he was also widely recognized as a master painter in the Sumi-e style, a brilliant philosopher and strategist, and a skilled carpenter and carver.
The posture is based on Musashi’s own writings in which he describes the ‘Heaven and Earth’ position of his famous two sword style of fighting. One sword ready to strike from overhead, the other aimed directly at the opponent’s face.
The sculpture is made entirely from discarded newspapers and brown paper shopping bags making it from recycled materials.
Musashi Mache Dimensions: 32” X 20” X 48” Tall Medium: Paper Year: 2012 $3,000.00
email artist for information on payment and shipping; stefan@chinastrategies.com
*Prices do not include shipping