Sharon,
I agree. The female-versus-male-stuff was a side remark, my intention was to show two beautiful, very different, color schemes from Japan.

And you did! Japanese color schemes are dear to my heart. I often rip them off. Those were two exquisite examples and I appreciate you for posting them. They are wonderful examples of the fact that color transcends cultures, which goes to the very heart of this discussion.

#2

Allan, I hope you will agree to start a new thread. I don't think it will start a battle of the sexes. On the contrary, it would be enlightening and quite fascinating. If you start it, one of us moderators can move these posts relating to it over to the new thread. I'm already thinking of images to post! And I promise I'll answer your question!

Steve, that is lovely work, thanks for introducing me to that painter.

Yes, Alan, I agree - start the new thread!
I vote for #2 also.


[Moderator's Note: I continued the discussion about the gender of the Japanese artists on this thread below:]

Painted by a woman.... does it show?