Author Archives: Setsuko

Climbing Roses

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Setsuko

The background color of this painting is dark green. I was fixing with Photoshop, but I changed my mind. When I started to tweak the image, something else always go wrong. So black is it. I worked in my backyard … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 11, 2017 by Setsuko

It is still February, but here in Charleston, SC, weather is like spring. My daffodiles are blooming and tulips are ready to bloom. In a month or so my back yard will be covered with all kind of flowers. I love … Continue reading →

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Small painting …..Wisteria

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Setsuko

I painted this image before and gave it to my mother. But I really liked this composition … so I painted again. I realized that the same image is not necessary same. Since I painted this image for first time, my thinking … Continue reading →

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John’s glass marbles 3

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Setsuko

It is beautiful today. It is a little cold but sunny. I feel like Spring is almost here. I heard on TV that the hard winter is still affecting many people in the north. But it was and is very mild … Continue reading →

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John’s marbles

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Setsuko

This is another painting with John’s handmade marbles. I am painting one more to finish John series. It was rainy Sunday. Today was a perfect day for painting. Two dogs are sleeping under my desk and a cat are on the … Continue reading →

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Glass Marbles

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Setsuko

My daughter’s friend John is an incredible glass artist. He created these marbles. They are so beautiful that I had to paint them. Transparent blue and a hint of yellow or red are heavenly mixtures. I held them against the … Continue reading →

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American Castle

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Setsuko

It was a beautiful day in SC today. When I was looking at the blue sky, suddenly I remembered the day I spent with Judy in Pennsylvania. That day was also beautiful. Especially the color of the sky was pure … Continue reading →

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Oil and Acrylic paints

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Setsuko

I love the oil paints. The oil creates most wonderful juicy and creamy images. Especially the edges of the images are soft and well blended into the background. I dream of myself painting with oil and create the incredible landscape … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Setsuko

I love all seasons of the year. Especially spring is wonderful. Here in South Carolina spring time is the flower wonderland. In two month I will be surrounded by all different colors of flowers. The TV said that it will be … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Setsuko

I welcomed so many new years. But I feel that a year goes much faster now. I hope that I can slow down the time and enjoy the beauty of all seasons. Acrylic on Illustration Board 9.75″ x 7.5″ http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/setsuko-lawson/afternoon-sun/543245

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