Category Archives: Mixed Media

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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FAUSTUS New Website/blog Launched!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by misako

I am happy to introduce the new website/blog.  Some of you may already know that Misako Oba’s photography/artbook [FAUSTUS] was published by Sokyu-sha in Japan. The text is both in English and Japanese. (Not direct translation, but the author is … Continue reading →

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Music and Art – Orion

Posted on October 28, 2014 by misako

updated: May 2020 “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ―Plato Recently, one of my friends had to end a relationship and she said she feels pretty upset … Continue reading →

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