Monthly Archives: January 2019

I’ve begun working on the new painting whose “skeleton” was shown on Jan. 19 below. Now, you are beginning to see what I’m up to — Please wait for my future posts of this work, which I have named “Curved … Continue reading →

Crayon (wax pastel) is rather new to me, and recently I found some difference between different brands of the medium. The first crayon I used was CRAYOLA (R), because that was the only crayon brand I knew. It is quite … Continue reading →

In protest to discrimination against those people called “un(re)productive” by some, I made some sketches and reviewed them. I do sense such discrimination existent in today’s world, and it can involve eugenics, to which I am determined to oppose. I … Continue reading →

I have a friend who is also a painter, named Haruna. She is having a show of her decorative paintings, in western Tokyo, Thursday 14th through Tuesday, 19th, this coming February. Haruna’s Decorative Paintings Thursday 14th through Tuesday, 19th, February 2019 Noon to … Continue reading →

On January 2oth, I joined another croquis session, as usual of 6 poses, 20 minutes each. The room was full. 25 artists or so surrounded the model. (;; ^o^) >  Artistic gambling Now, it was up to the model to decide … Continue reading →

Way below on January 8th, I showed you an esquis for an imaginary landscape. I’ve begun the work on a paperboard. First, I had to draw some pencil lines to decide which color should go where. Please wait for my future … Continue reading →

Croquis are meant to be training in capturing a shape very quickly. 5 minutes, 10, or 20 at most. I often join in croquis sessions, but I take part in longer drawing courses as well. I made the color drawing … Continue reading →

Way below on November 28th, I showed you the last stage of this painting. Here, it is done. “Let’s Go Out” Soft pastel on paper board 711mm x 500mm (28″ x 19.7″) JPY70,000- (USD645.2, if USD = JPY108.5) To order or … Continue reading →

Here, the “Elpis” shirt of January 4 below is worn by a torso — Photos – Top: Front Bottom: Back ＊My cheap camera created some moire on the shirt! Sorry for this. Want me to dye / paint a shirt for … Continue reading →

Making an imaginary landscape is not an easy job. Below on December 24, I showed an esquis based on a sketch made at the site, yet I worked further on it to obtain this. I think now I can start working … Continue reading →