Monthly Archives: September 2025

The title in full is “Ohana-batake” reliance on nuclear deterrence “Ohana-batake”, literally “flower farm”, here means “unrealistic wishful belief that disregards reality”. フルでのタイトルは “Ohana-batake” reliance on nuclear deterrence つまり 「核抑止へのお花畑信仰」 です。

Still in progress — まだ、制作は進行中  

I’m an amateur sopranist trained classically. Once I sang in a big church, to a pipe organ built as an integral part of the architecture. The accompanist played it “mercilessly” aloud, and I was worried whether my solo voice reached … Continue reading →

Here is the priming for a new painting. ”Ohana-batake”, literally “flower farm”, is a Japanese word often used to indicate a groundless, unrealistic trust in something wished for. Now, in Japan today, some people are claiming that the nation should … Continue reading →

Way, way below, I showed the sketch for this. Now, the painting is in progress. Of course, in reality the model was supported by a stool, but some poses made her look like freed from gravity — ずっと前、この作品のためのスケッチを紹介しました。 現在、描画を進めております。 言うまでもなく、実際にはモデルさんは椅子に支えられ … Continue reading →

When azaleas are in blossom, they often create a flourishing walk way — where does it take me?? Wax pastel on paper 287 x 335 mm (11.3″ x 13.2″) Price: To be negotiated Contact me, Heeday, at yadokari_ermite[at]yahoo.co.jp My contact … Continue reading →

So, this pointillism is done. This flower is toxic, and the story of Narcissus is a sad one, I know. Yet there also is a Christian legend that says Narcissus flowers came out after Jesus’ Resurrection at His tomb. 完成です。 … Continue reading →

I don’t think this work needs explanation — 説明はいらないでしょう Pen on paper 287 x 331 mm (11.3″ x 13″) Price: To be negotiated Contact me, Heeday, at yadokari_ermite[at]yahoo.co.jp * My contact info is on the “To order or nquire” page. … Continue reading →

So, the “atmospheric furnace” is gone over here in Tokyo, and I’m back to normal. This painting is done. Coming out of mud, heading for distant light — Wax and oil pastel on paper 283 x 313 mm (11.1″ x … Continue reading →

I sure hope the Tokyo weather forecasts, which say today is the last day of the 100F atmospheric furnace, are right. Come tomorrow, the temperature will come down. I sure hope so! So, here is the last piece of this … Continue reading →