Author Archives: Francis

This is a further development of what I showed below on Dec. 15. As I explained below on Dec. 11. “kal mosa” is the Hebrew for “every(thing) that proceeds from (the mouth of God)”. From Deuteronomy 8:3 of the Torah. … Continue reading →

(;; ^o^)  What!?!? Just a scratch!? Of course, this is the initial sketch — I’m working on it on days to come! I’m working on a 4-piece suite titled “Angels of the Elements” — by “the elements” I’m not referring … Continue reading →

On December 15, I joined a drawing session again — 100 minutes of the same pose, same model. As you see, the model turned her back straight at me, and none of the artists was authorized to ask the model … Continue reading →

Stage 1 shown below on December 11 might seem to be “too naive”, yet it is only the beginning. I’m developing it. “kal mosa” — “every(thing) that proceeds (from the mouth of God)” — no doubt involves some movements, so … Continue reading →

So, this is done! “Imaginary Flowers” Wax pastel on paper 309 x 406mm (12.2″ x 16″) USD 380- (approx. JPY 41,400-, if USD = JPY 109) 紙にワックスパステル 309 x 406mm 41,400-円 For my contact info, just click “To order or … Continue reading →

On the priming shown on Dec. 7 below, I’ve begun working with oil pastel. This is a sequel to “Kal Mosa” of Nov. 14 well below. Again, “kal mosa” is the Hebrew for “every(thing) that proceeds from (the mouth of … Continue reading →

So, this is a further development of what I showed below on Dec. 6. Close to the finish. As I said earlier, I wanted to bring forth the “life force” of some wildflowers, not cultivated ones. I hope you see … Continue reading →

Just a paper board primed with tempera! Why do I do the “priming” like this?? Oil pastel contains some oil, naturally, which can penetrate some layers of paper within a paper board, to cause deterioration of the paper. To prevent … Continue reading →

A development of “Imaginary Flowers” whose earlier stage was shown below on Nov. 30. I seem to love those flowers whose petals are many and overlap each other — More than that, I do love wildflowers (rather than “cultivated” ones) … Continue reading →

Just below, in my post dated December 2, I said, “Then, after this mediocre chalk croquis, I changed my medium and style.” Here it is. As you see, I witched to a ball-point pen, and made this drawing only with … Continue reading →