Category Archives: Painting

Apple flowers

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Setsuko

I started to paint landscape, but end up with apple flowers again. They are just beautiful. If you look at them very carefully, they have all kind of colors. Especially green, light violet, and pink are breath taking. They are … Continue reading →

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Clive Cussler and old bottles

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Setsuko

Last weekend we went to Summerville for lunch. On the way back home we stopped by one of the antique stores and found a few bottles. This ink bottle is one of them. The cobalt blue is so pretty and … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 11, 2017 by Setsuko

It is still February, but here in Charleston, SC, weather is like spring. My daffodiles are blooming and tulips are ready to bloom. In a month or so my back yard will be covered with all kind of flowers. I love … Continue reading →

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John’s glass marbles 3

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Setsuko

It is beautiful today. It is a little cold but sunny. I feel like Spring is almost here. I heard on TV that the hard winter is still affecting many people in the north. But it was and is very mild … Continue reading →

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John’s marbles

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Setsuko

This is another painting with John’s handmade marbles. I am painting one more to finish John series. It was rainy Sunday. Today was a perfect day for painting. Two dogs are sleeping under my desk and a cat are on the … Continue reading →

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Glass Marbles

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Setsuko

My daughter’s friend John is an incredible glass artist. He created these marbles. They are so beautiful that I had to paint them. Transparent blue and a hint of yellow or red are heavenly mixtures. I held them against the … Continue reading →

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Oil and Acrylic paints

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Setsuko

I love the oil paints. The oil creates most wonderful juicy and creamy images. Especially the edges of the images are soft and well blended into the background. I dream of myself painting with oil and create the incredible landscape … Continue reading →

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Spring

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Setsuko

I love all seasons of the year. Especially spring is wonderful. Here in South Carolina spring time is the flower wonderland. In two month I will be surrounded by all different colors of flowers. The TV said that it will be … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Setsuko

I welcomed so many new years. But I feel that a year goes much faster now. I hope that I can slow down the time and enjoy the beauty of all seasons. Acrylic on Illustration Board 9.75″ x 7.5″ http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/setsuko-lawson/afternoon-sun/543245

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Winter glass

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Setsuko

When I grow up in Japan, there was no AC system in the ordinary house. I do not think they still do not have those like US. People wear many sweaters and thick socks in winter, and use the sectional … Continue reading →

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