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Musashi
vs. Kojiro |
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Gary Hostallero |
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Gary Hostallero's
mastery of his media is simply unmatched. Combining
pen and ink, watercolors, acrylics, and air brushing
using fine particles of gold mica, Gary has created
an innovative compositional style that truly stands
alone in today's art world. Spectacular colors
and breathtaking detail are among the hallmarks of
Hostallero's painting. So exacting and intricate are
his techniques that each image requires more than
800 hours to complete.
Multi media printing techniques are
combined to create state of the art mixed media
graphics unlike any others in the world today: Lithography,
sculptural embossing, debossing, mezzotint and metal
foil stamping combine to recreate the drama
of his spectacular original paintings.
Using his own blend of mica particles
which produce a breathtaking iridescent quality and
allow the artist to create subtle changes in mood
and color, he creates stunning works of art that
both look and feel like the original |
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Perhaps the most famous of Miyamoto
Musashi's duels was with Sasaki Kojiro, who
developed a strong fencing technique known as
Tsubame-gaeshi or "swallow counters." As
the story unfolds, Musashi challenged Kojiro in a
contest on a nearby island. On the morning of the
duel, as Musashi was rowed to the island, he carved
a wooden sword from a oar.
As the boat
neared the island, Musashi suddenly leaped from the
boat brandishing the long wooden oar rushing towards
his enemy. Kojiro attacked striking the first cut
and Musashi countered with one final blow. As Kojiro
fell, Musashi, realizing a conclusion bowed to the
astonished officials and returned to his boat.
Henceforth. it was believed that Musashi would no
longer use real swords in duels. |
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The two prints create a
spectacular mural effect nearly 4 feet wide. Both
prints are included in asking price. |
Limited Edition
23"W x 18"H
Unframed |
Diptych with
matching edition numbers. Signed by the artist.
Originals,Commission
Works, and Custom Framing Available |
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