Japanese Blue Butterflies, Too - Kamisaka Sekka Notebook
Description
Kamisaka Sekka's "Butterflies" from his renowned Chō senshu series is a mesmerizing fusion of Rinpa school elegance and Meiji-era innovation. This exquisite work showcases Sekka's mastery of negative space, where ethereal azure lepidoptera dance across an implied canvas of pristine white. The artist's deft brushwork captures the gossamer-thin wings with a minimalist grace that belies the complexity of his technique.
Sekka's ingenious composition, balancing traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist abstraction, speaks volumes about the cultural crosscurrents of early 20th-century Japan. The piece's deceptive simplicity invites contemplation, evoking the transient beauty of nature and the enduring power of artistic reinvention.
This captivating study not only exemplifies Sekka's pivotal role in revitalizing classical Japanese art but also presages the global influence of Japanese design on emerging artistic movements.
Information
Size & Specs: 6 x 8" (A5) | 60 sheets (120 pages) | Available in lined or graph paper
Bound for Durability: Strong spiral coil keeps your pages secure, no matter where your journey takes you.
Forest-Friendly Paper: FSC® Certified—meaning no net loss of forest, fair wages for workers, and sustainable harvesting.
Vibrant & Toxin-Free: Printed with water-based inks that are as bright as your ideas—non-hazardous, toxin-free, and pro-lab processed for stunning clarity.
About the Artist
Delivery & Refunds
Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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Make New Friends
Brand New, Just For You
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
Brand New, Just For You
No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.
Water-based Inks
Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.
FSC® Certified Paper
Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.
Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more
