Author Archives: Francis

About Francis

Painter, artist of hand-painted / dyed clothes and bead accessories, print designer

“Out There”, Phase 3 / フェーズ3

Here is Phase 3. Phase 2 is shown on October 11, below. Still more work to do. “Out There”, soft pastel on carton Work in progress * Apology, for the poor photo quality — the real thing has a lot smoother … Continue reading

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“Another Planet”, just begun / 描き始めました

Yet another new painting I’m working on is titled “Another Planet” — soft pastel on carton. It’s only just begun.  A long way to go — “Another Planet”, soft pastel on carton Work just begun もう1つの新作は、まだ描き始めたばかり ・・・ Another Planet (異惑星)というタイトルです。 始まったばかり、まだまだ先は長いようです。 … Continue reading

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“Out There”, phase 2 / フェーズ2

Below on September 29, I showed Phase 1 of this new painting. Now, it’s in phase 2. A lot more work to do. “Out There”, soft pastel on “illustration card” Work in progress * Apology, for the poor photo quality … Continue reading

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“Argument IV — Conclusion”, done! / 完成!

So, the “Argument” is now done! To order or inquire, please click “To order or inquire” in the black menu above, and contact me, Heeday! “Argument IV — Conclusion” Oil pastel and color pencil on paper 420mm x 297mm (16.5″ … Continue reading

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“Ascent” , done / “Ascent” (上昇)、完成

So, this is done! To order or inquire, please click “To order or inquire” in the black menu above, and contact me, Heeday! “Ascent” Durable felt-tip marker on paper 391mm x 255mm (15.4″ x 10″) JPY 35,000- + shipment (without … Continue reading

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“Argument IV — Conclusion”, Phase 3 / フェーズ3

Below, on September 27, I posted Phase 3 of this. Now, this “Argument” is close to its conclusion. I guess I can post the finished state of this sometime next week. Phase 3, “Argument IV — Conclusion”, Work still in … Continue reading

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“Space” in croquis / クロッキーでの「空間」

On October 1st, I joined in another croquis (quick drawing) session. As usual, 40 minutes x 6 poses in all. Here are two from the six. Given the shape and size of the croquis book I had, there is some … Continue reading

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“Ascent”, Phase 3 / フェーズ3

With its Phase 2 shown below on September 25, “Ascent” is now in its Phase 3. It’ll be done this week, I think. “Ascent”, felt-tip marker (PITT) on paper, A work still in progress 下で9月25日にフェーズ2を紹介した “Ascent”(上昇)。 フェーズ3まで、きました。 今週中に完成すると思います。 “Ascent”(上昇)、紙にマーカー(PITT) まだ制作中 … Continue reading

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“Out There”, Phase 1 / フェーズ1

Below on September 14, I showed a scratch for this new painting. Now, the work is in Phase 1 — just started. A lot more work to do. “Out There”, soft pastel on “illustration card” A work just begun * … Continue reading

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“Argument IV — Conclusion”, Phase 2 / フェーズ2

Below on September 22, I showed you Phase 1 of this. Now, here’s it’s Phase 2. Phase 2, “Argument IV — Conclusion”, Work in progress Oil pastel and color pencil on paper 下の9月22日にフェーズ1をお見せした、”Argument IV — Conclusion” 今度はフェーズ2。 “Argument IV — … Continue reading

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