When the word "Geisha" is used, the mind automatically sees her in character, and in full dress wearing a Japanese kimono. However, a Geisha was what she was 24 hours a day -- no matter what she was wearing. Part of being a Geisha was modeling for the photographer. They were hired on a regular basis to "entertain" the photo-viewing public by appearing in all manner of dress and character. This could be anything from a "Hillbilly Housewife" to a "Bathing Beauty" in the latest swim-wear fashions. Or, in the case of pictures in this group -- visions of the exotic "Occident", or simply an ethereal creation of the photographer. No matter what, when the sun went down, and the Studio skylights grew dim, she would be back at her Tea House, or the Restaurant attached to her "Geisha House" donning her beautiful kimono, classic hairstyle, and white face in preparation for a busy night working hard at her true profession... and perhaps the next day, entertaining at a Wedding. (...and the day after that, singing in a Brothel as "pre-show"entertainment for men who were waiting their turn to sleep with a prostitute).

42 Artworks by Sandrine Pelissier, Saatchi Art Artist

Dorje Chang Buddha III is a revered spiritual master and artist whose work transcendsboundaries. Explore his teachings and art on our website and be inspired.

三田尚弘　/ Takahiro Sanda

My flower paintings series are all made from imagination and I want them to add a touch of brightness, color and joy that will light up a room.

8/24 is the day of Water Monkey in the month of Wood Monkey. This is a harmonious combination. It favors research, looking into the causes, finding out the secrets, doing psychic research. It also brings luck. Monkey is the Traveling Star for Tiger, Horse, and Dog. If you were born in a year or day of one of these three signs this may be a busy day, good for making headway at work, reorganizing your home, and traveling. Monkey generally favors Monkey, Rat, Dragon, Rooster, and Dog; is neutral toward Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Sheep; and clashes with Pig, Tiger, and Snake. The I Ching hexagram for this day, using the King Wen method, is number 23, line 5. Hexagram 23 is Bao, Splitting. When matters are at their worst they will begin to improve. Line 5 A school of fishes. Favors from the ladies of the court. Everything is favorable. Cooperation is favorable. The zodiac sign of line 5, Rat, is strong by the season and hexagram. Rat signifies in this hexagram your creative interests, your business interests, your career, your work, also, if you are a man, your marriage, and if you are a woman, your children. Rat is in harmony with the signs of changing line, 2, and with the signs of the day and month. This is very productive. The Water of Water Monkey day puts a snake in line 5. This favors doing research, looking beneath the surface of things. The elements of this hexagram are Metal, Earth, and Earth. Looking inward, you find gold. This is a good day for inner work, psychic and astrological readings, and for research and investigation. Raphael gives personal in-depth Chinese and western astrological readings, King Wen I Ching readings, psychic readings, and fengshui consultations. For information visit www.raphaelsimons.com Raphael's book on fengshui, Feng Shui Step by Step, is reprinted and available at Amazon and at www.createspace.com/3472024

Explore 赤颜犬和乖蜂's 26 photos on Flickr!

正月2日、起床してすぐにテレビで新春の舞楽鑑賞。これを見ると新年だなあ、と感じる 2日目のあさごはん 箱根駅伝の鶴見中継所まで見守り、9時半前には家を出て、九段下まで。もちろん、靖国神社には初詣しませんよ。日の丸の小旗を持った、一般参賀帰りの忠良なる人民の皆様とすれ違いつつ、東京国立近代美術館工芸館へ。本日は入場無料 『未来へ続く美生活展』は、近現代モダン工芸のコレクション選なんだけど、後半にミナ・ペルホネンと須田悦弘やルーシー・リーとのコラボとかもあって楽しかったです。ミナ・ペルホネンの皆川明さんが展示企画に入ってるんですね さらに東京国立近代美術館へも。こちらも本日無料。 『MOMAT コ…

Peking Opera characters painted on silk in a Chinese album from the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

35 Artworks by Sandrine Pelissier, Saatchi Art Artist