Author Archives: Setsuko

Inside or Outside

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Setsuko

It is great to paint outside looking at wonder of nature. I can hear the birds singing and wind hitting my face. The painting becomes a reflection of what and how I feel while moving my brush. But reality is quite … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Anokhin

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Setsuko

Nicholas Anokhin is one of the artists I admire very much. Just looking at his painting I wonder into his world. His rich application of color, texture…well… just about everything is what I like to see in paintings.  When I was painting … Continue reading →

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Early Morning at lake

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Setsuko

The tropical storm brought a lot of rain this weekend and our backyard looks like a swamp. But the air is clear and nice. Definitely it is a beginning of the summer. We are sitting in the screened porch and enjoying … Continue reading →

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David A. Leffel

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Setsuko

David A. Leffel knows how to create beautiful images. He can manipulate oil medium like a magic. Some day I like to figure out his magic which he is generously explaining how to approach the solutions. Yet I am still standing in … Continue reading →

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Loose and Tight

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Setsuko

I painted these bottles before. It did not work out well. Probably because its dimensions were too big. This is a small painting and works much better. But I am sighing because I am trying to loose up a bit and ended … Continue reading →

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Summer is here

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Setsuko

School is over and real summer has started. However, I was so busy that I did not have a time to pick up a pencil nor a brush to create a new image for a past few days. Next two days … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sunday

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Setsuko

I started this image this morning. But the outside is so beautiful that we decided to work on our yard. Mowing, planting flowers, watering plants, and so on, there were so much to do. It was a fun playing with nature … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Setsuko

It is a rainy day. Everybody is taking a nap including dogs and cats. I am enjoying painting in my studio. Rain is so gentle that I can not hear any sounds but I can see the leaves moving slightly. … Continue reading →

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School Project

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Setsuko

The spring semester is almost over. We are drawing the final project which is a still Life set in the class room. We started yesterday and will work on this drawing until next Monday. I also located myself among students … Continue reading →

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Daniel Island, SC

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Setsuko

It was a beautiful day. This oak tree was found in the Smythe Park on Daniel Island, SC. Canvas Panel 6″ x 8″ Oil

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