Author Archives: Setsuko

Spring in the Magnolia Garden is spectacular. Especially the Azaleas are fully blooming now. Compared with the calm Cameras in the winter, they are very noisy flowers. I could almost hear they are chattering away their gossips. Acrylic on wooden … Continue reading →

Spring is almost here. I feel it! Acrylic on Wooden Panel. 24″ x 24″

When I start painting, I usually go through my photo files to find some images which inspires me to construct the compositions. I hardly make thumbnails on my sketchbook any more. Instead I crop and combine several images using Photoshop … Continue reading →

It is a quiet morning. Weather forecast said it will be raining all day. Nice! I am alone in my studio and will paint all day.

I found this China girl at one of the antique stores many years ago. I fell in love with this tiny figurine in the first sight. This doll represents the old China which never existed but in my head. I … Continue reading →

All summer the hummingbirds were so busy collecting the sweet water in front of my studio. This morning I realized that they were not visiting the feeder any more. It is already fall now. Yes, it is still hot outside, … Continue reading →

This is such a beautiful bouquet. I had so much fun painting this image. Acrylic on Wooden board. 11″ x 14″

It is hard to decide what to paint. I usually scratch my head and mutter something. I always have a hard time what to do next. But this time it was easier for me to put together this still life. … Continue reading →

Piccolo Spoleto Show was over. 17 days of Southern sun and rain storms were tough, but this show is always good for me. I was surrounded with wonderful friends and good people. I also received “the Best of Show”. What … Continue reading →

I know this image has a compositional problem. The upper part is separated into two sections. I thought about fixing it. But I changed my mind and left it alone. This is simply representing me. Good side & not so … Continue reading →