Monthly Archives: May 2019

Nope. This is just a 20-min croquis from May 26. The intention of this pose was to see a human body as some “mass” — thus the artists were advised to draw this scene as “a combination of two masses” … Continue reading →

Below on May 18, I showed some scenes from dye mix preparation. Here, the front side of the shirt is dyed — the colors look strong, but this photo was taken while the dyes were wet. One problem with dyeing … Continue reading →

Nothing much to say — I joined another croquis session on May 12. As usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. The model showed her soles to me with her back upward. So, usually, I was very unlucky. Just imagine taking … Continue reading →

This last Easter, I received a pot of convolvulus sabatius as a present. As you know, this flower, when potted, often comes in dark colors — mine had dark purple flowers surrounded by crowded dark green leaves. Thus, the whole … Continue reading →

        (Click each image to enlarge / 各画像をクリックすると、拡大します） I wanted to dye a solid white shirt into a nice light lavender, which is not available as a ready-made dye. So, I had to mix some dyes to … Continue reading →

Below on May 3, I showed Stage 2 of this. Here is Stage 3. Close to the finish. “Risen lilies”, Stage 3 Wax pastel (crayon) on paper Work still in progress * To see my “finished paintings” (not sketches or … Continue reading →

Below on April 22, I posted a sketch for a painting on a grave social issue — — a dad sexually abusing his daughter. I’ve decided to make it a two-piece painting, and here is Stage 1 of Piece 1. … Continue reading →

Way below on April 14 (scroll down, click “Older posts”, and then scroll down), I showed my cover illustration for a booklet, drawn to the client’s order. So far, so good. Now, if you are an artist, you know very … Continue reading →

I don’t care how “models” are in the fashion industry. To me, many of them look like “stick people”. Yet I have no right to put my silly nose in a discipline not mine. As far as painting and drawing … Continue reading →

    So, this is done! This is a protest against a discriminating utterance by a member of Japan’s Parliament (Diet). The member called LGBTs “unproductive.” Anyone can tell the member was seriously concerned over Japan’s declining population. However, the … Continue reading →