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“Capricorn 3”, Stage 1 (just begun) / ステージ1(描き始め)

In the “Zodiacs” series, on which I’m currently working to set the constellations free from astrology and any fortune telling, basically each constellation carries three pictures. Let our imaginations go beyond the convention of the Zodiacs = astrology! The first … Continue reading →

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Capricorn 2, Just begun / Capricornの2,描き始め

Another painting for the Zodiacs series, only just begun. Basically, I plan to create three paintings for each of the 12 constellations. Currently, I am working on the first constellation, Capricorn, and here is a second picture for the goat. … Continue reading →

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The Zodiacs, freed from astrology / 黄道12星座、占星術からの解放

The image here lacks sufficient lighting — < (>_< ) The real thing has some brighter colors of wax pastel. Anyway, it’s just a beginning. Now, I am working on a long series of paintings associated with the Zodiacs, the … Continue reading →

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Drawing exercise done / デッサン練習、完成

So, this exercise is done. Based on Croquis Cafe 200. Again, I am still longing for a day when I can join drawing sessions again. In the current quarantine situation, such a session is too risky to join — some … Continue reading →

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Ball-point pen, just a neighborhood park / ボールペン、近所の公園

True, basically a ball-point pen is an instrument of writing, rather than drawing. Actually, anything that draws a solid, fine line can be used for drawing, as you see in my quick sketch below. I usually take a small croquis … Continue reading →

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Development of Jan 4 below / 下の1月4日の発展

So, here’s a development of the drawing exercise shown below on Jan. 4, which is based on Croquis Cafe 200. The exercise is still in progress. 下の1月4日に紹介したデッサン練習の進展です。 Croquis Cafe 200をもとにしています。 練習は、まだ続きます。  

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B-day card for a friend / 友人からの依頼で、バースデー カード

Here is a birthday card I illustrated to an order from a friend. After winning his approval, I’ll write “Happy Birthday!” Birthday card illustration Felt-tip marker on postcard 友人からの依頼で、バースデーカードに絵を描きました。 彼の承諾を得たら、Happy Birthday! を書き込みます。 バースデーカードのイラスト ハガキにマーカー

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So, after drying — / 乾いてみると ・・・

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The two images above, front and back, show how the dyed white shirt looks after it has dried up. You see, dye colors change … Continue reading →

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Just after dyeing — colors too strong / 染めた直後・・ 色が強烈すぎる

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here, I mean to show how dyes change their colors after the fabric has dried. Above, I intentionally chose two complementary colors, yellow … Continue reading →

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Giveaway (free) / 無料で差し上げます

So, this exercise, based on Croquis Cafe 366, is done. Since this is just a drawing exercise, I’ll give it to anyone who wants it as a free gift. Just cover the shipment, please. Just contact me, Heeday, at yadokari_ermite[at]yahoo.co.jp … Continue reading →

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