go.

I was wondering if I could be a little slower.
I've had a stack of panels all at the same pace for, err... 9 weeks now? (I know this because the books from the library claim that they cannot be renewed again).

The upshot is, I feel like most of them are turning out pretty well, considering the pace at which I've kept away from the brushes. not intentionally, mind you; but in some seasons even on the slowest of days it seems like a challenge to get one small thing done.
Know the feeling?

Stay.

Ahh, the dogs. Been a while. But here's a nice lab (with a few more to come!)

If I have free time

Can anyone remember the last time I went camping in in my free time?

School illustrations:3

If I have free time... (I like this one)

I told the class that this would be my choice of things to do if I had free time-- at least in Japan. They thought that was hilarious. There were numerous weeks following where I couldn't go to that class without a song request from a student or 6.

School Illustrations

If I had free time...

Illustrations for school

If I have free time...

January

wowsa. It's been a while since I've been on here. Sorry guys.

So the long and short of it is, Japan is shockingly chilly in the winter. I was living in Denver before I came here: this shouldn't be a problem, right?
"Shouldn't be." Right. I think the difference is that it's not an unfamiliar level of cold, it's that it's cold ALL THE TIME. At home, at work, in the grocery store. Sometimes I go to the movies just because I know that it's gonna be heated in there. For real.

Weather aside, I have cultivated a wee paint-y nook in this cold and tiny space. I am grateful for this space, and its nook. I wish I could easily share more of the things that are being created here.


Spending more time applying for shows and residencies as a new year offers new possibilities along with looming deadlines. Craving less computer time and more mess under my nails. Pulling together an updated and satisfactory portfolio that represents better the current workings.

So I haven't really forgotten you, oh little blog of mine.
...But I suppose I should behave more like that is true...

So I think I got a lead on an art supply store here in Hamamatsu... have to do a little investigating!

I've been deliberating exactly how I will do the painting work I want to do while here. Not for lack of time (although my energy is being diverted to other things so far;) but where exactly.
The way my apartment's set up, there is little room for superfluous activities. "Superfluous" in this case meaning "moving very much."
It's slightly bigger than a breadbox-- which pleased me, to be honest. Although I'm having a hard time picturing company coming over.

There is a rather nice lofty bit where I should theoretically be sleeping which I think might be just the ticket.As long as I remember to bring all my good up the ladder. I can't see dashing up and down because I forgot a brush or need more water.
So all we lack now perhaps are the supplies...?