Author Archives: Setsuko

I am dreaming myself being in a cabin in the middle of the snow-covered wildness. All roads are closed and nobody can come near my cabin. Enough food, tea, books and paints will be my only friends. No TV nor … Continue reading →

Finally autumn is here. Every year when the fall festival comes, the cold weather comes with it. Children start wearing their colorful coats and add the vibrant colors in the neighborhood. Oh…yes…Soup season, too. Acrylic on Gessoed board. 12″ x … Continue reading →

It was a long hot summer. I usually like summer, but not this year. Finally I felt fall today. I feel good. I am ready to play with colors again. Acrylic on Illustration board  6″ x 7.5″

This time I challenged my self a new media called wood engraving. Of course, I draw the image with some pens and then transferred the image onto the block. Wood is quite different from Lino block. But I can play … Continue reading →

I have not posted for a while. Not only that, I have not painted for a while. I was in a break from everything. I read, cooked, water and fed a lot of plants and flowers. Now I am gradually … Continue reading →

Spoleto is getting closer to open. I was so busy and not ready for it yet. But time does not stop for me. Today is the first day this year I can start working for my preparation. OK …I am … Continue reading →

Some artist paint a circle and create very interesting image. I can not figure it out what makes some image interesting and some are not. Most likely those artists have sensitive observational skills and ability to communicate their inner core … Continue reading →

I found the Assam tea a couple days ago. I have not seen this kind around here so I was very exited and purchased it. It is very strong and smooth..goes so well with cream and sugar. My mother loved … Continue reading →

I love to go somewhere. I do not know where. It can be Canada I think. I have never been there so I feel some mystery. It also can be South America. But it might be dangerous. So let’s close … Continue reading →