Monthly Archives: July 2015

Acrylic Paint

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Setsuko

I prefer oil medium to acrylic. Oil paints give me more flexibility to mix the colors on the canvas and create smoother transition between colors. However, I have a bad habit of mixing colors too much and create muddy colors. … Continue reading →

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Lake in summer

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Setsuko

It is simply hot here. We go to swim in the morning and take a nap in the afternoon. What did people do when the AC systems were not available? 6″ x 6″ Oil on gessoed bord

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Water Lily

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Setsuko

This is an image of the first water lily bloomed this summer. It is very mysterious and have almost dream like qualities in it. When we are not looking at flowers, I am sure that there are strange things going … Continue reading →

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Misty morning

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Setsuko

I woke up early in the morning and went to the nearby lake. The mist on the lake was so mysterious and enigmatic that I felt like I were still in my dream. There were many different kind of birds … Continue reading →

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a new marble

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Setsuko

  My dearest friend Judy has so many neat stuffs. She has such a great eye for unique and beautiful things. When I go to her home, I feel like I am in wonder land. Finally I got a few … Continue reading →

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