I probably tried 30 times to paint this scene and still failed to achieve the result that I wanted. So for now this will be put back on the shelf until a later date. But let’s begin at the beginning. I’m a night person. But recently I was woken up at 6.30 in the morning …
A wonderful vision, a valiant effort and a dead end. Read More »
I have been rejuvenated and inspired by a family trip to the Beach Recently it was Golden Week in Japan which is a cluster of national holidays that make one big holiday. It was a chance for me to spend some time with my wife and two year old daughter. Despite it being a holiday …
Painting beautiful beach reflections and being rejuvenated Read More »
In 2015, I went to a Japanese beach in Kamae called Hatozu. It is a beautiful beach and I had a rejuvenating time there jumping into the waves. And I also enjoyed looking at the beautiful surface of the beach and the reflections. Naturally I have an interest in reflective surfaces. I remember once being …
A collection of paintings of a Japanese beach called Hatozu Read More »
So I can’t be absolutely certain but I believe I painted these sea scenes in March of 2015 and I am very happy with them. These are all paintings of Beppu bay. I have painted this bay many times. and experienced many failures accompanied by feelings of deep frustration. The painting above is my favorite …
Small collection of beautiful paintings of Beppu bay from 2015 Read More »
I have an idea of where this place is. I think it is along a small country road leading away from Shonai and towards Kuju. The countryside here is extremely rugged. The road is narrow, twisting and turning up and down the side of mountains and across the surface of the road there are sometimes …
A vaguely remembered painting trip and some rambling thoughts about the meaning of life Read More »
I love this painting. The mood is wonderful. And as I look at this painting I get a feeling of beauty and mellowness. I like the soft, warm yellowy-orange evening sky with those equally soft but cool, light gray sweeping clouds. I feel carried away to a better place. And I like how the figures …
The beauty and messiness of following an artistic vision Read More »
This river is on my doorstep. And I love this river as it’s a small haven of space, greenery and fresh air surrounded by a city that is too cramped, too gray and too full of cars and noisy motorbikes belching out gasoline. I have to admit this river is not all beautiful. I tend …
Video demo Level This is not a lesson for beginners. If you are a beginner then please check out my one brush course which is free. And if that is too easy then you will find my two brush, three brush and four brush courses here. This is an intermediate level painting lesson. That is …
In my eyes, this painting is beautiful. It’s also a mystery. For I am not sure where this place is or even when I painted this picture. It could be as early as 2013 but it could be later. At first I was even at a loss as to where the idea came for this …
A beautiful and mysterious painting of the Japanese countryside Read More »
I didn’t used to like painting countryside scenes. And given the choice, I would still much rather paint an urban scene. The main reason for this is that urban scenes are easier to paint and usually more interesting. And I have struggled so much with painting countryside scenes in Japan. I think the major reason …
