Tuesday, October 07, 2003
© 1996 Pamela MacCarthy
"The Persimmon Tree"
37 cm x 45 cm gouache
Persimmon are called "kaki" here in Japan....
The trees are everywhere; I painted this in October,
when the fruit just starts to become bright orange, and ripe...
It's in supermarkets now; it has a subtle flavor, not overpoweringly sweet or tangy.
To me they are a symbol of Autumn in Japan.
In November, the leaves get as orange as the fruit,
then drop off, while some fruit still clings to the branches...
A poignant site, with a dusting of the first snow...
Till next time... 'Mela
Labels: Acrylic Gouache, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Japan, kaki, The Persimmon Tree
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
