Inky Haiku

VJart, nature, poetryart, haiku, poetry, seasons19 Comments

Wind’s tongue ice-tipped
rock resists and pine trees bow –
Winter warmed by ink

(Haiku inspired by Seasons Words: Springwater holds warmth.)

When sitting up to paint is not an option, I appease my creative urge with ink and paper. Starting with a single line, I let the image appear on the page. This one reminds me of a Northern landscape where the magnificence of rocks and trees enhances the beauty of water.

19 thoughts on “Inky Haiku”

pedometergeek says:

January 13, 2024 at 4:02 pm

I love the inky drinking; that’s really fine drawing, so detailed. I like the haiku, too. Call me impressed.
~Nan

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 13, 2024 at 5:14 pm
  
  Thank you, Nan
  
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Wynne Leon says:

January 13, 2024 at 11:33 am

I love how the drawing that starts as a line ends as a circle. You are so talented, VJ! Glad you can find a creative pursuit in any position.

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 13, 2024 at 2:56 pm
  
  Thanks Wynne!
  
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Sadje says:

January 13, 2024 at 5:55 am

A lovely Haiku

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 13, 2024 at 9:42 am
  
  Thank you
  
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  1. Sadje says:
    
    January 13, 2024 at 10:16 am
    
    You’re most welcome
    
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Eugi says:

January 13, 2024 at 5:13 am

Stunning pairing of drawing and haiku, VJ. You are so talented.

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 13, 2024 at 9:42 am
  
  Thanks so much Eugi
  
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  1. Eugi says:
    
    January 13, 2024 at 10:05 am
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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Eilene Lyon says:

January 12, 2024 at 7:50 pm

What a fun process of creation!

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 13, 2024 at 9:37 am
  
  Thanks Eilene
  
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Mark S says:

January 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Wonderful artwork and haiku! Thanks so much for joining the conversation this week.

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 12, 2024 at 7:10 pm
  
  My pleasure. Always enjoy your post.
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

January 12, 2024 at 1:51 pm

I love both the poem and the accompanying drawing! Thank you for sharing a bit of your visual art process, too.

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 12, 2024 at 7:10 pm
  
  Thanks Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    January 12, 2024 at 7:23 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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Victoria says:

January 12, 2024 at 11:31 am

Stunning, VJ! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing. 💕💕💕

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1. VJ says:
  
  January 12, 2024 at 7:09 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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