Tag Archives: Seattle

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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Gross? Or Beautiful! – Clean and Rebuilt Public Art

Posted on December 28, 2015 by misako

It was unexpected. When I ran into the “flocks of the locks” in Germany this past summer, I thought of these- The Gum Wall in Seattle – One of my friends took me there when I first moved to Seattle … 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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Text in My Work and Something about Chagall

Posted on March 18, 2014 by misako

For some years now, I have been employing text in a number of my works and series. The recent works have something to do with stars, the Milky Way and deserts.  To see a couple of works, please visit my … Continue reading →

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Drawn to Stars

Posted on February 20, 2014 by misako

I was walking on the street in Seattle the other night. I was rushing but looked up at the sky and noticed a couple of stars in between the cracks of clouds. Deep blue-black sky and white clouds. It was … Continue reading →

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When You Don’t Feel Inspired… (Story from Chuck Close)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by misako

What would you do when you don’t feel motivated? Or the time you don’t feel inspired – for work or for anything else you need to do? Do I always feel motivated or inspired to create artwork? – No. I … Continue reading →

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Immerse Yourself in Art: Exhibition Info.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by misako

In recent years, I have expanded from only photography to mixed-media painting, especially incorporating encaustic and text such as Japanese calligraphy or different languages (French, English, etc.) that are based on the individual concept of each series. Beyond Time & … Continue reading →

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Story Behind the Move

Posted on October 26, 2012 by misako

New York – Seattle   O barco está mais seguro no porto, mas não é esse o objetivo dos barcos. 「船は港にいるとき最も安全であるが、それは船が造られた目的ではない。」 パウロ・コエ−リョ   “The boat is safer when anchored at the harbor, however that is not what  it’s built for.” … Continue reading →

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Don’t Burn Her.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by misako

I love encaustic, though sometimes it gives me a hard time as any serious relationship might.  “She” is delicate and fickle.  I have to deal with her between a temperature of 165°F and 220°F (74℃ – 104.5℃).  It depends on … Continue reading →

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