Author Archives: Francis

Further development from Phase 2, shown below on November 1. I’m not a language-oriented person and am often lost for words in describing / explaining my own paintings — The best phrase I can think of to accompany this painting … Continue reading →

So, this “Argument” is now done! I’ve witnessed, too often, language is used to “divide and control” — I wish my language is always there to help and comfort others. “Argument V — Logophobia” Oil pastel and color pencil on “illustration card” … Continue reading →

Further development from Phase 3 below of October 25 below. Something should arise out of the “ground? gas? of green below” — “Another Planet”, phase 4 still in progress soft pastel on “illustration card” 下の10月25日のフェーズ３から、また少し発展。 下の「緑の地面？ガス？」から、何か湧きあがった方が良いと思いました。 “Another Planet”（異惑星）、フェーズ４ まだ制作中 イラストボードにソフトパステル  

The first phase is shown below on October 23. Now, the body is in. Maybe, a body is something that comes to consciousness waiting for it —- “Get Up! It’s Coming”, phase 2 Work in progress Soft pastel on “illustration … Continue reading →

Development from Phase 1, shown below on October 21. Is language truly a means of communication?? I’ve often seen it functioning for mutual excommunication, in reality — “Argument V — Logophobia” Oil pastel and color pencil on “illustration card” Work still … Continue reading →

Here is Phase 3 — As I said below on October 19, I resorted to some “automatism” in the earlier phases of this painting, and now I’m trying to give more specific shapes and colors to the outcome of the … Continue reading →

Yet another new painting I’m working on — Something new and unknown visiting us. Though curiosity might kill the cat, we lift ourselves up to see what it is like. At least, I don’t like covering myself up in a … Continue reading →

Here is yet another painting I’m working on. Only just begun. It’s an addition to my “Argument” series. You know, “logophobia” means “fear of language,” something meaningless arguments can invite — “Argument V — Logophobia” Oil pastel and color pencil … Continue reading →

I showed Phase 1 of this work below on October 13. Now, here’s Phase 2. This is a strange painting to myself — usually, I make a pencil drawing of the finished work at the beginning of the whole process, … Continue reading →

Now, “Out There” is done! I think it’s quite meditative —- JPY 100,000 (approx. USD 893, if USD = JPY 112) approx. 710mm x 514mm (28″ x 20.2″) Soft pastel on “illustration card” To order, just click “To order or inquire” … Continue reading →