Monthly Archives: July 2016

Lazy Day

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Setsuko

It is a hot day. I can see so many of beautiful bougainvillea flowers are moving by gentle wind just outside of my window. I feel very lazy. 12.5″ x 7″ Acrylic on Watercolor Board If you are interested in … Continue reading →

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Dancing Trees

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Setsuko

I love drawing. When I draw, the only things I need to pay attentions are the location of a focal point or points, contrast, and edges. So I can simply enjoy the act of drawing. It is fun not thinking so … Continue reading →

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Summer Evening

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Setsuko

  The subdivision we live is surrounded by the woody walk way. We enjoy walking through the nice greens with our dogs. It is almost a half mile. The distance is perfect for us and our old dog.  This is the … Continue reading →

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Shadow Play

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Setsuko

I found this image which I painted a long time ago. This small image is a prototype for the larger one you see at the top of this blog. I really like to draw and paint extremely long in horizontal … Continue reading →

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Summer weather

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Setsuko

Yesterday I went to the nearby lake to take some photographs because the cloud was so beautiful. I walked around, took so many photographs and exchanged greetings with the ducks. When I came home and tried to see them on … Continue reading →

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Moon Night

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Setsuko

When I saw a strange looking tree in Mempkin Abby, I thought that a moon will be nice in its background. The moonlight and myself, I need to write a haiku.

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Lilac Farm

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Setsuko

Judy goes to everywhere. I am very envious about her “Let’s go” business. If I go to a half of the places she goes, I will have more than enough images to paint in my life time. This painting is … Continue reading →

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Mempkin Abbey

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Setsuko

We visited the Mempkin Abbey in Monks Corner, SC last week. This is the Roman Catholic Monastery established in 1949. It is such a peaceful place separate from our loud world. We just walked around and enjoyed beautiful summer morning. … Continue reading →

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Rip’s backyard

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Setsuko

Rip is my wonderful friend and incredible artist. He can do just about everything well if he wants to do. He never stop moving, just keep going. This is an image of his backyard. I feel that he will be … Continue reading →

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A cup of tea

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Setsuko

A wonderful friend of mine shared the loose tea with me. Actually two cans of very good tea. The aroma and taste of tea are best when we open the new can. I am thinking about making little sandwiches or baking … Continue reading →

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