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I think I need another exercise in pointillism, so I’ve just begun this — more of imaginary flowers. “Imaginary Flowers II”, another exercise of felt-tip marker pointillism Stage 1 (just begun) Marker on paper 点描の練習をもう1回やった方がよいなあと思うので、これを描き始めた ところです。やはり、架空の花。 “Imaginary Flowers II” （架空の花）、ステージ１ … Continue reading →

This is my depiction of the “baptism of fire” described in Acts 2: 1 – 4. It’s only just begun, and the work goes on. * I intend this painting to be “child-like”, i.e., a kind you expect from an … Continue reading →

So, this wax pastel painting, based on the original Greek text of Gospel of John 20: 17, is done. “Me mou haptou”, Gosp. John 20: 17, done Wax pastel on paper 240 x 333mm (6.1″ x 8.5″) Price: To be … Continue reading →

So, this is done. It’s a depiction of some smiles I encounter right here in Tokyo — a lovely diplomatic smile with a nice greeting, which hides anxiety in the currently pandemic. “Behind the Masked Smile”, done Oil pastel on … Continue reading →

So, the masked smile is still in progress — and will be finished soon. Japan is catching up in the anti-COVID19 vaccination, yet is it really going to hold the Olympics while the preventive shots have only just begun?? I … Continue reading →

One problem with photographing a hand-painted painting is the camera’s exposure and the lighting significantly affect the resulting photography. I’m NOT a photographer, so I often encounter this problem! So, for your reference, here I show you a photo taken … Continue reading →

Back to “Behind the Masked Smile” — here is Stage 3. The work still goes on. Of course, I hope the day will come soon when smiles of people over here in Tokyo become “genuine” — no fear hidden behind. … Continue reading →

“Me mou haptou” (Stop clinging on to me, John 20: 17), Stage 2 Wax pastel (crayon) on paper “Me mou haptou” (私にしがみつくのは、やめようよ、ヨハネ20: 17)、ステージ２ 紙にワックスパステル（クレヨン） （日本語は、英語の下に） So, what does this “Stop clinging on to me” have to do with “, for … Continue reading →

”Behind the Masked Smile” is still in progress, yet I am working on this other painting parallelly. ”Behind the Masked Smile” も制作進行中ですが、並行してこちらも進めております。 This is inspired by a famous phrase in the Gospel of John, 20: 17, “Me mou haptou”. This … Continue reading →

So, here is Stage 2. Still in progress. Exercise in oil pastel painting Oil pastel on paper ステージ２です。 まだ、政策は進行中。 オイルパステルでの描画の練習 紙にオイルパステル