Fresh, cheerful sakura blossoms, painted by Carol B from California. She says she’s just been experimenting with gansai paints and … More
Category: flowers
A fool at forty
Happy birthday… to me! Culturally this is supposed to be a rather significant birthday, but the only reason I can … More
“Spring in the air”
Hopefully my Facebook friends won’t mind… I often find inspiration in the things they post. Last week Pam H posted … More
Always the Same Age
A hibiscus I painted to wish happy birthday to a colleague… she is sunny and bright, and she sometimes wears … More
Daffy-down-dilly
This past weekend I took the first long walk of the spring and loved all the daffodils holding their own … More
Queen of all colors
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Lotus flower, plus a new ant hanko
A lotus flower for my sister, with a quote from What’s Love Got to Do with It? Inspiration for the … More
“Waterproof.”
Recently I bought an ink pen professing to be “waterproof”: the Akashiya New Brush Pen — Super Fine — Black … More
etegami basics: a simple birthday etegami
Sometimes I get overwhelmed trying to think of something clever to paint for someone. Then I reread this great post … More
Spice bouquet
A bouquet of spice, beautiful and delicious. The Japanese reads, “Thank you for the bouquet of spices!”