Monthly Archives: May 2021

“Behind the Masked Smile”, Stage 2 / (マスク下の微笑の裏に)、ステージ2

So, here is Stage 2. Still in progress. Exercise in oil pastel painting Oil pastel on paper ステージ2です。 まだ、政策は進行中。 オイルパステルでの描画の練習 紙にオイルパステル

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“Behind the Masked Smile”, started over / (マスク下の微笑の裏に)、やりなおし

When the calamity hit me harshly late February, I lost the first version of this painting. So, now, I’ve started it over, with oil pastel, as a “rehab exercise” with the medium. If you are in the English-speaking world, please … Continue reading

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“Imaginary Flowers,” exercise in pointillism, done / 点描の練習「架空の花」、完成

So, this is done! It’s just an exercise — not for sale. 完成です。 点描の練習にすぎませんので、非売品です。 Just an exercise. Not for sale. 380 x 282mm (15″ x 11.1″) Felt-tip marker on paper 点描の練習でして、非売品です 380 x 282mm 紙にマーカー

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Stages 4 & 5 / ステージ4と5

  These two might not look so different, but in fact I made a lot dots between the two. Anyway, this painting will soon be done. Stages 4 & 5, “Imaginary Flowers” Felt-tip marker on paper I think I can … Continue reading

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Stage 3 / ステージ3

The exercise in pointillism is still in progress. Here is its Stage 3. I’ve added more “dots” to make the imaginary plant look more “3D”. Please wait for Stage 4. Stage 3 of the exercise in pointillism Felt-tip marker on … Continue reading

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“Imaginary Flowers”, Stage 2 / ステージ2

So, this exercise in pointillism is in progress. Here is its Stage 2. Stage 2 of the exercise in pointillism Felt-tip marker on paper この、点描の練習ですが、進行中です。こちらがステージ2。 点描の練習、ステージ2 紙にマーカー

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“Imaginary Flowers,” Stage 1 / (架空の花)、ステージ1

So, I’ve resumed my painting after all the calamity I mentioned in the post below. I am starting over with felt-tip marker pointillism, since it takes a lot of work, fine tuning, color harmonizing, etc. I’ve been working on some … Continue reading

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Apology for my long absence / ご無沙汰してしまいました

Apology for my long absence from this website — Late this February, another round of calamity hit me, and I lost my home, address, PC, Internet connection, etc. Now, nearly three months have passed, and I’m back! I’ve got a … Continue reading

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