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So, this is done. Scarlet dragonflies moving around against the blue sky was quite a spectacular and inspiring sight! “Dragonfly Heaven”, done Felt-tip marker * on paper 445mm x 240mm (17.5″ x 9.4″) USD200- (approx. JPY21,800-, if USD = JPY109) … Continue reading →

  Another 20-min croquis (quick drawing) from November 17. As I said in my Nov. 18 post below, the croquis session consisted of 6 poses. During the first three, I used chalk. For the remaining three, I switched to a … Continue reading →

On November 17, I joined a croquis session. As usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. Here is one from the six. When she was seated, her face looked down, to create some ennui mood, which I tried to depict in … Continue reading →

Close to the finish — “Dragonfly Heaven”, close to the finish Felt-tip marker on paper * To see my other paintings (finished ones), just click an item on the black menu above! ** The “markers” I use are Faber-Castell’s “PITT … Continue reading →

So, this is done. For a description of the meaning of “kal mosa”, please scroll down and read my post, “Kal Mosa”, Stage 1, dated Oct. 29, below. I hope you find this inviting you into meditation — yet if … Continue reading →

So, here is Stage 3. When I was at the site, there was a swarm of red dragonflies strolling around in the atmosphere Known as “Sympetrum frequens” (autumn darters), those insects are quite common in Japan. They eat mosquitos, and … Continue reading →

This is the further development of Stage 2 shown below on Nov. 4. Close to the finish — “Kal Mosa” (everything that proceeds from the mouth of God), Stage 3 Oil pastel on paper board primed with tempera Still in … Continue reading →

Below on November 2, I showed Stage 1 of this painting. Here is Stage 2 of it. As you see, the painting has a vast field of grass. The actual sight has many houses around the high-voltage towers — as … Continue reading →

I’ve hurried up with this. Now it’s done. And I meant it to be cranky and junkie — because it depicts Japan’s society following the Fukushima Daiichi meltdown which began in 2011. There seems to be no way out of … Continue reading →

Here is a development from Stage 1 showed below on October 29. The work continues. If you are interested in the meaning of “kal mosa,” just scroll down and read my explanation on October 29. “Kal Mosa”, Stage 2 Oil … Continue reading →