Monthly Archives: August 2016

Lewis Carroll

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Setsuko

I read “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in Japanese when I was a kid. I remember that I enjoyed the story very much. But when I read this in English again, I realized how well written this story is. Since then this … Continue reading →

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Summer Afternoon

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Setsuko

I went to the bookstore yesterday. There were many art magazines on the shelves. I grabbed several of them and sit on the most comfortable chair in the store. Those magazines are filed with beautiful and strong art works. I spent … Continue reading →

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A butterfly

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Setsuko

I do not remember so many wise men’s words. But one line from the writing by Confucius stays in my mind for many years. I think it is from Confucius..but anyway. When he was in the field covered with beautiful … Continue reading →

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Black Water Cypress

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Setsuko

Well, I built me a raft and she’s ready for floatin’ Ol’ Mississippi, she’s callin’ my name Catfish are jumpin’, that paddle wheel thumpin’ Black water keep rollin’ on past just the same from the song by the Doobie Brothers … Continue reading →

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Standing Cypress

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Setsuko

The cypress trees are magical trees. I have never seen any trees grow in water before I came to SC. It is amazing to see so many cypress standing in swamp. It is actually very odd experience for me to … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 14, 2016 by Setsuko

Two days ago, I posted that I had a hard time finishing one painting. This is the one which drove me up to the wall. Somehow I finished it. I think that I can still keep painting this image, but …it … Continue reading →

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Angels Trumpets

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Setsuko

I have been working on one painting for past four days. It does not go anywhere. I tried very hard to make visually sense. But it does not.  I am going to stop painting this trouble one and start new … Continue reading →

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Rainy Morning

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Setsuko

It was raining when I woke up this morning. It was very nice. I made a cup of coffee and enjoyed a quiet morning. I have just finished this painting and thinking about a new one. The hardest thing in painting process … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Afternoon, Low Tide

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Setsuko

The beaches in South Carolina are beautiful. I love to walk on the wet sand and feel the wind on my face. It is Summer. When I close my eye and feel the salty air, I always remember so many … Continue reading →

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