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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009



Bamboo, plum blossoms and orchids are very popular subjects in Japanese art. In addition to their obvious beauty, each plant symbolizes particular human characteristics. (more…)
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Mount Fuji
Climbing Mount Fuji in the middle of the night, I was on a journey to catch the sunrise from the summit. The increase in altitude made it hard to catch my breath as I was pushing my aching body to its limits.
I felt grateful for the pain since I knew this hike was more than a physical challenge. I was challenging my inner strength. When it came down to it, I was the only person on that mountain that could keep pushing me to take another step, and then another step, until I reached the top.
Challenges
Challenges, big or small, are the perfect training and reminder that you can rely on yourself when the tough gets going. You are your best coach. If you think that you’re not a strong individual, than I dare you to prove yourself wrong by getting out of your comfort zone and doing something you’ve always wanted to do. People are usually much stronger than they think they are. (more…)
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Thursday, June 11th, 2009

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Have you ever had a moment in your life where you’re 210% at peace? I’m talking about the type of serenity that makes you feel like you’re living in a dream and nothing in this world could bring you down. This happened to me when I was 11 years old, almost 20 years ago, and this experience has influenced my art ever since.

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I was at the family cabin, which is deep in the woods and about 40 feet from a lake shared by only a couple cabins. My dad and a few others built this cabin with their own hands and there’s no electricity or anything too luxurious in it. I always believed that the purpose of this cabin is to get away from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life and to find tranquility in nature.
That day, the only people around for miles were me and my parents. Only a few clouds were in the sky and the sunlight was intense. I remember the breeze saving us from the summer heat. My mom and dad were happily drinking their tea on the balcony overlooking the lawn and the lake.
I decided that I would go fishing while relaxing on the wharf my dad had built. On my way to the lake, fishing pole in hand, I clearly remember tiny wild flowers scattered on the lawn. A few butterflies were fluttering around, like they were welcoming me to paradise. I took my time walking to my destination. I wanted to soak in the summer day as much as possible.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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Bushidō means “The Way of the Warrior”, the unwritten code of conduct for the samurai warrior of ancient Japanese, and includes:
Gi – Justice
Yū – Bravery
Jin – Benevolence
Rei – Politeness
Makoto – Veracity
Meiyo – Honor
Chūgi – Loyalty

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To some extent, the Bushidō code is similar to the concept of chivalry.
I find this balance between violent behavior and honor fascinating. Even though we’re now in the 21st century, the Bushidō Code can still guide us in managing conflicts and living an authentic life.
Too often, I’m quick to equate violence with revenge and protecting your own honor; which sounds ridiculous because how can anyone take your honor unless you hand it over to them yourself? When the words violence, conflict and war come to mind, I habitually think of violence originating from hatred, revenge and corruption. Running through my mind are thoughts of gangs, school bullies and abusive parents (just to name a few). (more…)
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
This is, by far, one of my favorite artists’ websites! I’m beyond happy that I’ve been featured on
EmptyEasel.com!
From painting tutorials to marketing your own artwork online, this website has so many interesting and informative articles for artists. (more…)
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
In the last three weeks, I’ve been trying to create two new collections of contemporary paintings. In the first collection, I want to focus on vivid colors and call it Iro (color in Japanese). In the second collection, I want to focus on the beauty of the planet and call it Chikyu (earth in Japanese). These collections are to be abstract only, which is something I’ve never done. I’ll keep some Japanese calligraphy influence in my paintings because it’s grown to be such a big part of my pieces. I’ll also incorporate more colors into my paintings, particularly the Iro Collection. (more…)
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Thursday, May 1st, 2008
What is Zen? What is Sho? (Put VERY simply!)
Zen is a sect of Mahayana Buddhism that aims at enlightenment and emphasizes meditation, acceptance of the present moment, letting go of judgmental thinking, etc.
Sho means calligraphy and is an art based on writing.
Zen Brushwork
Zen Brushwork, a type of calligraphy, differs from other calligraphic disciplines because it focuses on achieving mu-shin (no-mind) through meditation. It is the practice and belief that true creativity is not the product of a conscious effort but develops from mu-shin, a state beyond thought, emotions and expectations. For those who are captivated with art, Zen Brushwork can be seen as a form of true artistic expression.
Demanding the highest level of spirituality, the ability to make one’s strength visible in Zen Brushwork comes only through dedicated practice. In contrast to other calligraphic disciplines, which use Chinese characters as a basis, Zen Brushwork is the expression of Zen through a brush, whether the end result is a single stroke, a circle or a painting. Using the principles of Zen, this art form represents the relationship between the mind, body and universe. (more…)
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
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Friday, February 29th, 2008
You’ve got a canvas, a rainbow of paints and a brush in your hand. You’re ready to create a masterpiece. You stare at the blank canvas, the brush almost touching it, and… nothing.
Got
Artist’s block? Here are 7 tips that might help you find inspiration for your next painting project.
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