Category Archives: Drawing

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Setsuko

I am reading and learning the history of Charleston, SC. Its history is quite interesting. But the more I read about books and articles, the more I feel about the real people lived there. What we see there are the remains … Continue reading →

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What will be next?

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Setsuko

I woke up in the morning and had a cup of coffee. Then I drew the eggshells. I need to find something interesting to paint or draw. Graphite on Bristol 8.5″ x 4″

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Dancing Trees

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Setsuko

I love drawing. When I draw, the only things I need to pay attentions are the location of a focal point or points, contrast, and edges. So I can simply enjoy the act of drawing. It is fun not thinking so … Continue reading →

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Moon Night

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Setsuko

When I saw a strange looking tree in Mempkin Abby, I thought that a moon will be nice in its background. The moonlight and myself, I need to write a haiku.

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Mempkin Abbey

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Setsuko

We visited the Mempkin Abbey in Monks Corner, SC last week. This is the Roman Catholic Monastery established in 1949. It is such a peaceful place separate from our loud world. We just walked around and enjoyed beautiful summer morning. … Continue reading →

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Santa

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Setsuko

Christmas is almost here. I took my glass santa out of the box and started to draw him. My studio is filled with the Christmas music. I am totally in christmas mood. when I finished the image, I still liked … Continue reading →

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An egg holder and marbles

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Setsuko

I have a pair of beautiful antique egg holders. When I played with one of them and marbles, they look very  pretty together. So here they are sitting on my desk. 5″ x 5″ Illustration Board Acrylic

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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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