Monthly Archives: December 2019

“Kal Mosa II”, done / 完成

So, this is done! “Everything that comes out of God’s mouth” — for the meaning of the Hebrew phrase “kal mosa”, just scroll down and read my post below on Dec. 21. “Kal Mosa II”, done Oil pastel on paper … Continue reading

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30 minutes and 20 minutes of “straight lines only” / 「直線だけの」20分と30分

. . . . . . . .   I joined another croquis (quick drawing) session on Dec. 28. As usual, 20 minutes x 6 poses. With all the six poses, I experimented with “marker lines only.” The left croquis … Continue reading

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Suite — “Angels of the Elements”, 1) Angel of Fire, Stage 2 / 連作・・「4元素の天使たち」、1) 火の天使、ステージ2

Coarse, isn’t it? Traditional visual depictions of the “angels of the elements” are often way more delicate and sophisticated than this, I know. Yet think of this — if there are some invisible beings of wisdom and force that control … Continue reading

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“Kal Mosa II”, close to the finish / 完成に近づきました

So, just a few steps more to the finish — To find out what “kal mosa” means, just scroll down and read my post below on Dec. 21. “Kal Mosa II”, close to the finish Oil pastel on paper board … Continue reading

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Suite — “Angels of the Elements”, 1) Angel of Fire, Stage 1 / 連作・・「4元素の天使たち」、1) 火の天使、ステージ1

I know what I showed below on Dec. 19 was unintelligible — it was just the initial scratch. Here, you see what I intend to do, am I right?? The work is still in progress. “Angel of Fire”, Stage 1 … Continue reading

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“Kal Mosa II”, Stage 3 / ステージ3

This is a further development of what I showed below on Dec. 15. As I explained below on Dec. 11. “kal mosa” is the Hebrew for “every(thing) that proceeds from (the mouth of God)”. From Deuteronomy 8:3 of the Torah. … Continue reading

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Suite — “Angels of the Elements”, 1) Angel of Fire / 連作・・「4元素の天使たち」、1) 火の天使

(;; ^o^)  What!?!? Just a scratch!? Of course, this is the initial sketch — I’m working on it on days to come! I’m working on a 4-piece suite titled “Angels of the Elements” — by “the elements” I’m not referring … Continue reading

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100-min wax pastel drawing / 100分でのワックスパステル デッサン

On December 15, I joined a drawing session again — 100 minutes of the same pose, same model. As you see, the model turned her back straight at me, and none of the artists was authorized to ask the model … Continue reading

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“Kal Mosa II”, Stage 2 / ステージ2

Stage 1 shown below on December 11 might seem to be “too naive”, yet it is only the beginning. I’m developing it. “kal mosa” — “every(thing) that proceeds (from the mouth of God)” — no doubt involves some movements, so … Continue reading

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“Imaginary Flowers”, done! / 完成

So, this is done! “Imaginary Flowers” Wax pastel on paper 309 x 406mm (12.2″ x 16″) USD 380- (approx. JPY 41,400-, if USD = JPY 109) 紙にワックスパステル 309 x 406mm 41,400-円 For my contact info, just click “To order or … Continue reading

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