Richard Harrison's Marvelous Old Painting of Flowers and Yellow Ground on Board Japanese book also in pencil

also in pencil

This may just be my favorite find ever

I might hang it on the wall (or rear view mirror

and there is some texture to the leg

or parakeet

Richard Harrison's Marvelous Old Painting of Flowers and Yellow Ground on Board Japanese book also in pencilAnother completely joyful thing, this one courtesy of a young (I presume) Richard Harrison, who printed his name proudly across the bottom long ago. Seems to me no words could really do justice to the exuberant full of life ness of this painting, reminding me (as if I needed reminding) of the clarity and transcendent power of a great kid made piece of art. Better in person, and feeling newly wonderful every time I look at it. 9 1 2" x 6 1 2" and in