Author Archives: Setsuko

Summer

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Setsuko

I feel that this summer is hotter than last year. I am sure that I say the same thing every year, but it is hot here in SC. So I took out old Japanese cut-glass ware for summer use and … Continue reading →

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John’s marbles but actually nothing to do with them

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Setsuko

I came back from Japan a few days ago. It was a short stay just to see my mother. When I wake up this morning I was not sure where I was. It could have been Pennsylvania, Illinois, or as … Continue reading →

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Simple life

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Setsuko

Sometimes I feel Zen spirit and like to throw away all my possessions. Just the minimum objects to keep me going. How wonderful and simple my life will be. Acrylic on Watercolor Board  6″ x 6″

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Castle Guard

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Setsuko

Found these two antique toy soldiers in a local antique shop. My husband talked me into buying them. I have to admit, they look great guarding my beautiful bottles. On Guard, guys!!! Acrylic on Watercolor Board  6.5″ x 6.5″

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China Doll

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Setsuko

My husband and I went to an antique store a few days ago. This pretty doll was standing at the corner of the dark shelf. I had to have her. Acrylic on Watercolor board   7″ x 6.5″

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After Spoleto Festival

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Setsuko

It was such a wonderful experience to participate in the Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit in Charleston, South Carolina. Everybody was so kind and delightful. I had a great time meeting many people. Thank you very much everybody! Oh! I also … Continue reading →

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Hollyhock

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Setsuko

When I was a little kid, my mother bought me a toy garden. It consisted of a lot of different plants, flowers, and all other garden necessities. It was quite delicate and detailed. The flower parts are separated from green stem … Continue reading →

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Translucent

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Setsuko

I am not quite sure what is the name of this plant. I thought that it might be “Nandina”. But “Nandina” is not translucent. Anyway, when I saw this plant I thought about the glass marbles I love to paint. … Continue reading →

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Apple flowers

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Setsuko

I started to paint landscape, but end up with apple flowers again. They are just beautiful. If you look at them very carefully, they have all kind of colors. Especially green, light violet, and pink are breath taking. They are … Continue reading →

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Clive Cussler and old bottles

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Setsuko

Last weekend we went to Summerville for lunch. On the way back home we stopped by one of the antique stores and found a few bottles. This ink bottle is one of them. The cobalt blue is so pretty and … Continue reading →

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