Category Archives: Painting

Stripes

Whenever I do not know what to paint next, I have a tendency of taking out my fabrics with stripes. Especially blue one! Probably because I learned how to use colors and edges through striped material when I was a … Continue reading

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Toy

We went to the Artists and Craftsman art store a couple weeks ago. This store always carry not only the art stuff but fun toys. I found this cute monkey. It also makes funny noise. I love it. Acrylic on … Continue reading

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Summer

I feel that this summer is hotter than last year. I am sure that I say the same thing every year, but it is hot here in SC. So I took out old Japanese cut-glass ware for summer use and … Continue reading

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John’s marbles but actually nothing to do with them

I came back from Japan a few days ago. It was a short stay just to see my mother. When I wake up this morning I was not sure where I was. It could have been Pennsylvania, Illinois, or as … Continue reading

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Simple life

Sometimes I feel Zen spirit and like to throw away all my possessions. Just the minimum objects to keep me going. How wonderful and simple my life will be. Acrylic on Watercolor Board  6″ x 6″

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Castle Guard

Found these two antique toy soldiers in a local antique shop. My husband talked me into buying them. I have to admit, they look great guarding my beautiful bottles. On Guard, guys!!! Acrylic on Watercolor Board  6.5″ x 6.5″

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China Doll

My husband and I went to an antique store a few days ago. This pretty doll was standing at the corner of the dark shelf. I had to have her. Acrylic on Watercolor board   7″ x 6.5″

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After Spoleto Festival

It was such a wonderful experience to participate in the Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibit in Charleston, South Carolina. Everybody was so kind and delightful. I had a great time meeting many people. Thank you very much everybody! Oh! I also … Continue reading

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Hollyhock

When I was a little kid, my mother bought me a toy garden. It consisted of a lot of different plants, flowers, and all other garden necessities. It was quite delicate and detailed. The flower parts are separated from green stem … Continue reading

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Translucent

I am not quite sure what is the name of this plant. I thought that it might be “Nandina”. But “Nandina” is not translucent. Anyway, when I saw this plant I thought about the glass marbles I love to paint. … Continue reading

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