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Monthly Archives: April 2019
“Meditation” in 20-min / 20分の瞑想
I joined another croquis session on April 28 — as usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. So, this (above) is just another 20-min croquis, and nothing much. Still, I like the meditative atmosphere this croquis carries — — so, I … Continue reading
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“Un(re)productive”, Stage 4 / ステージ4
I showed Stage 3 of this protest painting below on April 18. Here is Stage 4 — I worked on the background, as you see. “Un(re)productive”, Stage 4 Oil pastel on paper board Work still in progress * To see … Continue reading
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“Risen lilies”, Stage 1 / ステージ1
Flowers are a very common motif, so I am striving to “spiritualize” them. I am also trying to turn wax pastel (crayon) into a “serious artists’ medium.” Here is part of my efforts to do so — Lilies are commonly … Continue reading
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This is NOT porn / ポルノじゃありませんよ
Currently, I’m working on two new projects — one a crayon (wax pastel) painting of lilies, and another one of a dreary social issue. Since this is Easter Monday (JST), I wanted to post a sketch for the lily painting, … Continue reading
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When I have 30 minutes to kill — / 30分ほど時間ができた場合
Just a 20-min sketch of a statue — What do you do, when you have, say, some 30 minutes to kill? I make quick sketches. The other day, I was to attend a certain meeting. I arrived at the venue … Continue reading
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“Un(re)productive,” Stage 3 / ステージ 3
Way below on March 17 (Scroll down to the bottom and click “Older posts”, and then scroll down again.), you can find Stage 2 of this oil pastel painting, which is a protest against a Japanese Parliamentary member’s utterance. The … Continue reading
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Pencil –> pen, back cover / 鉛筆からペンに、ウラ表紙
So, here is the finished back cover illustration of the same booklet. As you see, I “softened” the style and atmosphere — because the front cover was so serious. Based on Romans 8: 21. Pen illustration for the back cover … Continue reading
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So, pencil –> pen / 鉛筆からペンに
The pencil sketch、shown below on April 10, is now finished with pen and ink. This is the front cover illustration of a monochrome booklet and based on Colossians 1:20 of the Christian Bible. Pen illustration for the front cover of a booklet Pen … Continue reading
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Another pencil sketch / もう1つ、鉛筆スケッチ
The pencil sketch shown just below is for the front cover of a certain booklet. I made another one for the back cover — I’ll work with a pen to finish this off, after receiving the client’s opinions. This one … Continue reading
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So, a pencil sketch / で、鉛筆の下絵
Below, I mentioned pen illustrations to work on. I’ve begun the work, and first I have to work on some pencil sketches. After consulting the client, I’ll make some revisions and work with pen and ink. This sketch is somehow … Continue reading
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