Monthly Archives: April 2015

Beautiful Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Setsuko

I started this image this morning. But the outside is so beautiful that we decided to work on our yard. Mowing, planting flowers, watering plants, and so on, there were so much to do. It was a fun playing with nature … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Setsuko

It is a rainy day. Everybody is taking a nap including dogs and cats. I am enjoying painting in my studio. Rain is so gentle that I can not hear any sounds but I can see the leaves moving slightly. … Continue reading →

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School Project

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Setsuko

The spring semester is almost over. We are drawing the final project which is a still Life set in the class room. We started yesterday and will work on this drawing until next Monday. I also located myself among students … Continue reading →

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Daniel Island, SC

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Setsuko

It was a beautiful day. This oak tree was found in the Smythe Park on Daniel Island, SC. Canvas Panel 6″ x 8″ Oil

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Colored Pencils

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Setsuko

It takes quite a long time to build up layers when I use the colored pencils. But I set a time which is only a few hours and finished it. I know that I will keep refining this image if I … Continue reading →

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Tree Park

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Setsuko

A few minutes from my home, there is a little beautiful tree park. People take a walk with their dogs. Children play and run with happy loud noise. But when the shadows become long at the end of the day, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 20, 2015 by Setsuko

I drew this image as an exercise with my students at school last Wednesday. Compared with the geometric forms, they found that it is quite a challenge to figure out the value patterns. Newsprint 14″ x 17″ Charcoal

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Hello Friends

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Setsuko

I spent a wonderful day at the nearby lake.  Many ducks were walking around me and gave me their curious looks.  This image was done quickly at home. Canvas panel 9″ x 12″ oil

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