My Inbox: Smiling Flower from Hideko, in Japan

I received a finely painted flower etegami by Hideko, from Japan, along with a postcard of “緑の風のなかで”, by Iwasaki Chihiro. … More

My Inbox: Nonbiri Oranges from Shungo!

It’s always a happy day when I find an etegami in my mailbox, and it’s doubly so when the sender … More

A corny little etegami, inspired by a photo of carrots harvested by my cousin at her organic farm in Washington … More

A silly chilly chile post for your Monday morning. Painted for a pun-loving friend for his birthday.

What’s the children’s tongue twister: Peter piper picked a peck of *painted* peppers? Something like that.

“Waddle I do without you?” This card was painted for my 8-year-old cousin (featured earlier this year)– hope she knows … More

A couple attempts to paint my blooming Easter lilies — I think that’s what they are, at least. Very fragrant … More

Just a tease today: I’ve been painting a few etegami using these dried New Mexican chiles as models (thanks Jessie … More

“Do you know how beautiful you are?” (Rumi) In case you need to be reminded… “

A cute etegami of feet, with a line from Pablo Neruda “When I cannot look at your face, I look … More