Monthly Archives: June 2015

Lighting

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Setsuko

This image is very similar to the one I painted a couple days ago. But the lighting are different. The previous one was set on my desk top and its lighting was controlled. This image was set outside under the … Continue reading →

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An egg holder and marbles

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Setsuko

I have a pair of beautiful antique egg holders. When I played with one of them and marbles, they look very  pretty together. So here they are sitting on my desk. 5″ x 5″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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Ashley River

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Setsuko

Ashley Rever is a blackwater/tidal river. When we went there a few days ago, it happened to be low tide. Its exposed shore line was non-colored but quite shiny. The contrast between the shiny sand and rich green of forage … Continue reading →

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After the rain

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Setsuko

  We woke up very early this morning and went to Ashley River  next to the Dorchester Road. Since it rained so hard yesterday that everything was covered with vivid green. The temperature was not high yet and we had a pleasant time … Continue reading →

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Daily painting

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Setsuko

It is wonderful to paint and draw in small dimensions. If the basic structure works then painting will be done in the same session. If I like the painting, it is good. If I do not like what I did, … Continue reading →

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more marbles

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Setsuko

Multi color marbles against achromatic background bring their high saturation. 6″ x 3″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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Hot Summer

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Setsuko

It is 4:30 pm, bright and hot outside. Suddenly I heard the sander. Of course I rushed outside. Very masculine white cloud is growing rapidly against the most beautiful blue sky. It is summer. The tv said that there are … Continue reading →

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Landscape painting

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Setsuko

I have been working on the interior of the gallery for past two days and somehow I can not finish it. I kept changing values which I established at the beginning stage. At least that is what I thought I did right. I … Continue reading →

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King Street

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Setsuko

There are so many interesting galleries and stores in the King Street,  downtown Charleston. I wondered around  many places last week and enjoyed every place I went. I had not painted the interior of building before. So I challenged myself to … Continue reading →

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More marbles

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Setsuko

I went to downtown Charleston last week. There were so many wonderful art works and I had a great time going around the galleries. I am totally rejuvenated and ready to paint. 10″ x 7.5″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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