Author Archives: Setsuko

Troubled mind

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Setsuko

Many not wonderful things happened in a past few weeks. As a consequence my mind was not in peace. It is very hard to concentrate on anything when our mind is in trouble. Finally I finished this image and feel better. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Setsuko

I thought a lot about soldiers this weekend. It does not matter which country nor time they belong to. My heart was filled with indescribable feeling of compassion for humanity. I painted this calvary soldier from a photograph I took … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Setsuko

I thought that the tropical storm was gone. But the TV said that it is still hanging over our area. At least our hydrangea are very happily blooming. During the thunder storm yesterday afternoon, I painted this image. I thought about Corot … Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Setsuko

It was raining since last night. Lightning and thunder filled up the sky this morning. But it is suddenly quiet now. It must be over. I guess that summer is here. 22″ x 8″ oil on canvas

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The surface for paint application

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Setsuko

I am still looking for the perfect ground for my painting. I tried just about everything I can think about. What I like to paint on is something very smooth and solid. The canvas has too much texture. The illustration and … Continue reading →

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Summer Again

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Setsuko

It has been almost a year since I started this blog site. It was a kind of busy year. Now the summer vacation is here and I can be a happy painter again. I intend to wake up early in the … Continue reading →

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Wisteria

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Setsuko

I have never seen so many wisterias other than in South Carolina. When I am driving in spring, I go into the wisteria wonderland. Their flowers are so beautiful that I had to paint them. When the wisteria season is over, then the … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Setsuko

Yesterday I bought the freesia bulbs and sweet pea seeds. I am so anxious to start yard works. Spring in South Carolina is wonderful, I can grow almost anything in my backyard without any special care. It will be so … Continue reading →

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Lighting

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Setsuko

I attended the photography workshop last weekend. It was very informative workshop and I learned a lot. Of course, I set the still life and place the daylight bulb next to the setting. I can manipulate the light now. Yippee! Acrylic and … Continue reading →

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Glasses

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Setsuko

My farther told me that the craw loves a golf ball and glass. I do not care about the golf ball but sure love transparent glasses. I purchased many antique bottles last week and arranged them in so many different … Continue reading →

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