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“Ohana-batake”, priming / 下塗り

Here is the priming for a new painting. ”Ohana-batake”, literally “flower farm”, is a Japanese word often used to indicate a groundless, unrealistic trust in something wished for. Now, in Japan today, some people are claiming that the nation should … Continue reading

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“Out of Gravity”, Stage 1 / ステージ1

Way, way below, I showed the sketch for this. Now, the painting is in progress. Of course, in reality the model was supported by a stool, but some poses made her look like freed from gravity — ずっと前、この作品のためのスケッチを紹介しました。 現在、描画を進めております。 言うまでもなく、実際にはモデルさんは椅子に支えられ … Continue reading

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“Azalea Way 2”, done / 完成

When azaleas are in blossom, they often create a flourishing walk way — where does it take me?? Wax pastel on paper 287 x 335 mm (11.3″ x 13.2″) Price: To be negotiated Contact me, Heeday, at yadokari_ermite[at]yahoo.co.jp My contact … Continue reading

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“Narcissus”, done / 完成

So, this pointillism is done. This flower is toxic, and the story of Narcissus is a sad one, I know. Yet there also is a Christian legend that says Narcissus flowers came out after Jesus’ Resurrection at His tomb. 完成です。 … Continue reading

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“Venus 2025”, done / 完成

I don’t think this work needs explanation — 説明はいらないでしょう Pen on paper 287 x 331 mm (11.3″ x 13″) Price: To be negotiated Contact me, Heeday, at yadokari_ermite[at]yahoo.co.jp * My contact info is on the “To order or nquire” page. … Continue reading

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“Coming Out of the Mud”, done / 完成

So, the “atmospheric furnace” is gone over here in Tokyo, and I’m back to normal. This painting is done. Coming out of mud, heading for distant light — Wax and oil pastel on paper 283 x 313 mm (11.1″ x … Continue reading

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Last of this year’s “Surviving Heat Spell” series / 今年の「熱波で死なないように」シリーズの最後

I sure hope the Tokyo weather forecasts, which say today is the last day of the 100F atmospheric furnace, are right. Come tomorrow, the temperature will come down. I sure hope so! So, here is the last piece of this … Continue reading

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Right in front — often scary

Probably two more days before the “heavenly furnace” shuts down — Over here in Tokyo, weather forecasts still say this “natural blast furnace” of the hot spell will leave this coming Thursday. If correct, I have to get along with … Continue reading

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“Narcissus”, almost done / 完成間近

OK, weather forecasts keep saying that come Wednesday, the current life-threatening heat will leave. So, on Sept. 3, I’ll resume my usual work. Then in the following week, I plan to finish this “Naricissus” off. “Narcissus”, almost done Pen on … Continue reading

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Five more days of deadly heat — 5

Weather forecasts here say that this killing heat spell will remain five more days, until next Wednesday. So, as I survive the five more days, allow me to post a few more drawings from the past. This 20-min croquis shown … Continue reading

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