Painting in Shiroyama Koen
Shiroyama Koen, within walking distance of Jason’s apartment, offered so many possibilities for painting I decided to visit it several more times. This painting was… Read More »Painting in Shiroyama Koen
June 2004
First Portrait Painting in Japan – Tatsuya Soutome
Tatsuya Soutome was among the greeting party that met me upon my arrival to Sano-shi. Immediately, I was struck by his appearance and thought, ‘A… Read More »First Portrait Painting in Japan – Tatsuya Soutome
Landscape Day at the Coco Winery
Another landscape painting day became an art class. My guide, Asuka, took me to the Coco Winery in the mountains above Sano-shi. The setting was… Read More »Landscape Day at the Coco Winery
Japan BBQ
Jason Kelly, my friend whom I am staying with in Japan, has been here teaching English for the past two years. He has made many… Read More »Japan BBQ
Tokyo Visit
More art supplies and a museum visit were the two main reasons for taking the train to one of the most populated cities in the… Read More »Tokyo Visit
First Study from Japan
The first study was done a in a park within walking distance of the apartment where I am staying. The park is called ‘Shiroyama Koen’… Read More »First Study from Japan
Museum Visit
Well, as often happens while traveling, the museum plan was changed. The Gunma Museum was closed the day we were to visit. Instead, we visited… Read More »Museum Visit