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Published: 2014-07-20 22:52:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 3095; Favourites: 158; Downloads: 28
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Description Background: a fragment from the woodblock print "Hina Matsuri" by Utagawa Kunisada, circa 1847. The doll festival Hina Matsuri (also called Girls' Day) is celebrated in Japan each year on March 3, and includes displays of hina-ningyo (ornamental dolls) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.

Watercolor, acrylic & ink on Bristol, 11x14". Details: www.mariawilliam.net/dollmaker…

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Comments: 73

MJWilliam In reply to ??? [2016-02-02 21:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Randamu-Chan In reply to MJWilliam [2016-02-02 22:11:59 +0000 UTC]


God bless

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MJWilliam In reply to Randamu-Chan [2016-02-03 02:40:42 +0000 UTC]

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Randamu-Chan In reply to MJWilliam [2016-02-10 00:45:05 +0000 UTC]


And thanks for the llama!

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MJWilliam In reply to Randamu-Chan [2016-02-10 03:05:47 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Randamu-Chan In reply to MJWilliam [2016-02-10 22:07:59 +0000 UTC]

God bless : )

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MJWilliam In reply to Randamu-Chan [2016-02-11 04:54:59 +0000 UTC]

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Randamu-Chan In reply to MJWilliam [2016-02-11 19:41:53 +0000 UTC]

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donfarrell [2014-08-07 18:52:48 +0000 UTC]

Great work, especially how you capture all that vivid lovely fabric.

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MJWilliam In reply to donfarrell [2014-08-08 01:32:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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donfarrell In reply to MJWilliam [2014-08-13 10:36:11 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome.  I"m glad I discovered your artworks! 

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MJWilliam In reply to donfarrell [2014-08-13 17:54:58 +0000 UTC]

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Onyana [2014-08-03 16:33:14 +0000 UTC]

This is flawless! May I ask how long you take to create something so perfect and intensely detailed like this?

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MJWilliam In reply to Onyana [2014-08-03 18:47:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I don't gauge the time but I'd say about 24-30 hours.

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Digitiel [2014-08-02 21:18:33 +0000 UTC]

Really great! 

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MJWilliam In reply to Digitiel [2014-08-02 22:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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fabi2011 [2014-08-02 09:24:08 +0000 UTC]

amazing artwork!

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MJWilliam In reply to fabi2011 [2014-08-02 18:32:47 +0000 UTC]

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Phoenixofdarkness62 [2014-08-01 23:31:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow~ This is a really striking piece! Fantastic job!

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MJWilliam In reply to Phoenixofdarkness62 [2014-08-02 18:32:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Phoenixofdarkness62 In reply to MJWilliam [2014-08-02 19:08:09 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Pevansy [2014-08-01 20:01:38 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful colours and patterns. Beautiful work

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MJWilliam In reply to Pevansy [2014-08-02 18:33:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ShannonValentine [2014-08-01 02:49:09 +0000 UTC]

The details and rich colors are so impressive.  Truly gorgeous work!

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MJWilliam In reply to ShannonValentine [2014-08-02 18:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Rita-Ria [2014-07-30 19:24:14 +0000 UTC]

just awesome!

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MJWilliam In reply to Rita-Ria [2014-07-30 20:22:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Rita!

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Rita-Ria In reply to MJWilliam [2014-07-31 18:24:48 +0000 UTC]

very welcome, Maria

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somersetholmes [2014-07-26 07:45:56 +0000 UTC]

WOOOOOW! stunning artwork Maria

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MJWilliam In reply to somersetholmes [2014-07-27 00:50:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, James!

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MayumiOgihara [2014-07-24 23:09:40 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous work, Maria!

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MJWilliam In reply to MayumiOgihara [2014-07-25 14:40:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Mayumi!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to MJWilliam [2014-07-25 18:27:43 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome

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Justa-Watcher49 [2014-07-24 16:36:54 +0000 UTC]

Amazing detail and color

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MJWilliam In reply to Justa-Watcher49 [2014-07-24 18:01:41 +0000 UTC]

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N-rose5 [2014-07-24 09:01:42 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work!!!

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MJWilliam In reply to N-rose5 [2014-07-24 16:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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khumbirafoxhound [2014-07-24 02:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic! Una belleza de trabajo sin lugar a duda!

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MJWilliam In reply to khumbirafoxhound [2014-07-24 16:32:50 +0000 UTC]

Gracias!

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carrie1953 [2014-07-21 21:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous, as usual, Maria!!!

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MJWilliam In reply to carrie1953 [2014-07-23 17:54:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TarmaHartley [2014-07-21 15:38:58 +0000 UTC]

This is AMAZING! Visually stunning with brilliant colours and wonderful details, this piece ROCKS!

AWESOME AWESOME WORK!

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MJWilliam In reply to TarmaHartley [2014-07-23 17:54:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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TarmaHartley In reply to MJWilliam [2014-07-24 13:25:40 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

I hope that you have a marvelous day!

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MJWilliam In reply to TarmaHartley [2014-07-24 16:33:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, same to you!

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TarmaHartley In reply to MJWilliam [2014-07-24 20:29:22 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome and thank you!

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HendrikHermans [2014-07-21 14:15:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful,  so detailed and colourful ... what more is there to say !!

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MJWilliam In reply to HendrikHermans [2014-07-23 17:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ImportAutumn [2014-07-21 13:06:07 +0000 UTC]

So much detail and colour! How can I not stop to comment and admire this piece! Well done MJWilliam! Thank you for uploading this!

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MJWilliam In reply to ImportAutumn [2014-07-23 17:54:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank YOU for the kind comment!

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