Category Archives: Mixed Media

現代抽象画とL.I.P.Y.シリーズ

Posted on July 27, 2020 by misako

Contemporary Abstract exhibition at Limner Gallery in NY includes Misako OBA’s encaustic mixed media from Stars and Desert project. This year, it became online show and the printed catalog for art collectors. The message behind her artwork [L.I.P.Y] Series can be found here. Continue reading →

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Contemporary Abstract and My L.I.P.Y.

Posted on July 1, 2020 by misako

Contemporary Abstract exhibition at Limner Gallery in NY includes Misako OBA’s encaustic mixed media from Stars and Desert project. This year, it became online show and the printed catalog for art collectors. The message behind her artwork [L.I.P.Y] Series can be found here. Continue reading →

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Felt Offended? Transform Your Emotion

Posted on April 16, 2020 by misako

Have you ever felt offended or upset because someone gave you a very hard time or seriously offended you? I guess anyone could have this experience. I am usually not easily bothered. However, one day I had a tremendous emotion … Continue reading →

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Holiday Show with Stars: New Decade

Posted on November 25, 2019 by misako

Contemplate in this Holiday Season… The year 2020 is upon us. On a social and personal level, the holiday season is a busy time with family, preparing for vacation, shopping, and parties. These events are tremendous but also a bit … Continue reading →

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‘Mono no aware’ and Japanese mentality

Posted on December 28, 2017 by misako

As I researched Japanese ancient poems *‘Hyakunin Isshu’ 百人一首  and keep creating my encaustic mixed media art series that is related to it by investing my emotions and imagination, I started to feel a ‘Mono no aware’ feeling/mentality is in some … Continue reading →

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Artist in Residence -Part 3

Posted on October 24, 2017 by misako

Today’s post is additional information such as meals and extra activities outside of studio at the Artist-in-Residency offered by Brush Creek Foundation of the Arts in the U.S. You can find more information about Artist-in-Residence (AIR) in my previous posts based … Continue reading →

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Artist in Residence -Part 2

Posted on September 19, 2017 by misako

*AIR in Japan and For further info  were added (on Sep. 20). As continued from my previous post, this is about Artist-in-Residence (AIR), Part 2.  During the Brush Creek Foundation of the Art (BCFA) AIR last month, we had an open studio event. … Continue reading →

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Artist in Residence

Posted on September 11, 2017 by misako

Experience & Review from the Artist in Residence  This summer, I humbly feel honored to be selected as a visual artist for Brush Creek Foundation of the Arts Artist-in-Residence (AIR) in the U.S.A. It was my second time to experience … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shows with Stars and Code

Posted on December 23, 2016 by misako

Enjoy Holiday Shows this Winter: Stars, Code… In this beautiful holiday season, I am truly hoping you have a moment for yourself – even in the middle of busy time. Treat yourself with quiet time by walking in a park, … Continue reading →

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Driven by Ideas and Emotions: Artist as Maker, Thinker, Feeler

Posted on December 16, 2016 by misako

 Until someone mentioned, I didn’t even realize that my works have emotion. I have been told since I started making art even with photography. The subjects were not people themselves but mostly cityscapes with concept in semi-abstract way; gelatin silver black … Continue reading →

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