Sputnik, My Siamese Cat

I spent some time yesterday cleaning out my photos on my computer. Besides having more computer memory, I discovered some forgotten shots I had taken last year. Here is my siamese cat sunning herself by the balcony window back in November 2008.

Visit Hey Harriet's blog to see photographs with shadows from all over the world.

Also, visit Camera Critters to see uber-cute photos of pets and animals.

Self-Portrait and Gyoza

I stayed up until 1:30 a.m. on Thursday finishing a self-portrait drawing. Today, I was very productive. I painted three paintings based on last night's drawing, but only one worked out. The other two went in the trash. The above self-portrait was painted on rice paper with ink and watercolor. The wrinkles will be gone once I have mounted it onto the thicker rice paper.

I also made 50 gyoza today for the first time. I froze about 26 of them. Gyoza are Chinese potstickers. They look like little dumplings. I ate 24 of them along with rice today! Why can't I practice self-restraint!

It took me one hour to fill each little wrapping and pinch it closed, but it was worth it. They were really good. The stuffing was chopped ginger, chopped cabbage, chopped Nira (garlic chive) and a bit of minced chicken. Nira has a powerful, overwhelming smell. The whole house smells like it now. Oh dear!

Art Business and Submission Resources

This weeks Thursday Tweet is about some of my favorites that I put into an Etsy treasury. Clicking on the image will take you to the treasury.


This weeks Thursday Tweet is also about two sites that are great resources for the online handmade business owner.

Modish Biz tips is chock full with business tips, web resource links and success stories.

The Art Business - Resources for Visual Artists Makingamark artist shares her links and reviews.

A couple of sites to submit your art work for online publishing:
The links provided are to the submission page. To get an idea of what kind of art they are looking for, just visit the Home page of each site.

Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine

Craftgawker

IndieSpotting

Summer, Swimming and Tuesday Temptations

Today is the last day of June in some parts of the world. In Japan, the end of June also means the end of the rainy season! Summers are humid and balmy in Japan, but one reason I look forward to summers is I get to wear my summer tunics and summer dresses. I am on the hunt for more tunics from India and summer dresses. I also hope to start swimming for exercise soon.

To celebrate the end of the rainy season and my swimming intentions, This weeks Tuesday Temptation is Nude figure line drawing, Sumi Ink on paper, Swimmer I.



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If you have any questions, please feel free to convo me via GalleryJuana.Etsy.

7-Eleven in Japan

The first 7-Eleven opened in Japan in 1974. I pass this convenience store every Wednesday and Saturday. I rarely eat enough for breakfast, and I'm usually hungry by the time I reach this point, so I usually pick up a salad to keep me going until lunch time. The kanji (chinese characters) on the sign read: Liquour, Tobacco, Bank.

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Artist's Palette

When I had my solo exhibition last year, I was asked by a visitor what my favorite color was. Great question but difficult to answer since my favorites change according to my mood. Currently these are the colors on my palette: titan buff, cadmium yellow primrose, medium magenta, aqua blue. Subtle shadows under the painting brushes and the dried acyrlic paint mounds.



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