Wet Paint Festival!The Tyler Homestead is located is located in the heart of Setauket’s historic Main Street. The home dates back to the mid-1700’s and was built with trees hewed from the surrounding area. It is widely recognized that the Tyler House is one of the finest examples of a historic American farmhouse. The home was an important acquisition for the Trust not only because of its unique history, but because Patriots Rock Historic Site is part of the 3 acre property! The Trust’s mission is “Protecting the Places You Love!” One of my goals this year is to attend the Wet Paint Festival. This is my local outdoor painting event every year. About 40 local artists register and draw for this contest. This year is my first time participating in this competition. First, as a local artist, I wanted to learn more about the region's historic places. I moved to the United States and Long Island more than 10 years ago. Although it is still a short time for this place to become my perfect hometown, my heart has become deeply connected to the area where I live. I love this simple, quiet, and beautiful place. And I want to draw pictures of this place as often and as much as possible.
Best of all, the event includes not only painting opportunities, but also music and professional touring. I plan to participate in this event like a picnic with my family. And after participating, I will post my review here again.
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Light and PaintingI once saw a beautiful sight while taking a walk late in the afternoon. It was a park where I often took walks, and that day, the warm, rainy sunlight and the swans on the lake sparkled like beautiful jewels. For a moment, I felt as if I had been transported to another dimension. It was a space where countless sparkling lights and transparent, rainbow-like rays of light coming down from the sky were mixed together. I quickly took a picture of the scene. Artists are very aware of the importance of 'light'. If the artist's place in this world is at risk, it will not be a world dominated by artificial intelligence, but a world without light. That's why 'light' is as important an element to artists as their brushes or paints. We draw pictures using this ‘light’. So, I also often and closely observe the ‘light’ around me. When observed and expressed well like this, the ‘taste’ of the painting comes to life. I know very well what happens when I tell my students about these light spices and when they cook with them. And once they fall in love with that 'taste', they learn diligently even if no one tells them to. In my case, my recent work is about the theme of 'light' realized in 'dreams'. The painting I started again today is also a story about the 'light' that does not exist in this dream. When this painting is completed, I will bring it out into the world again. I recently received a very welcome email. It was an email from a pastor at an Anglican church. I politely requested permission to use one of my paintings, a candlelight painting, as the cover art for the program booklet. Of course my answer was ‘yes’. I recently received a very welcome email. It was an email from a liturgist at an Episcopal Church. She politely asked if she could use one of my paintings, a candlelight painting, as the cover art for the program booklet. Of course my answer was ‘yes’. When I drew this picture, I also received a lot of comfort. This painting was created so that one could feel the warmth on even the paper. I painted this picture with $1 watercolor paints. At that time, I was suffering greatly from a slump. I used to draw without any purpose. Looking back, I think I probably needed a bright light myself. And this little picture of a candle really gave me great comfort. I called this painting 'Small Consolation' and opened it to the public because I wanted to share this consolation with as many people as possible. And this painting became one of my most popular paintings. And when I drew this picture, I realized that there is a 'temperature' in the picture and that this is conveyed to everyone. And that was a ‘temperature’ that actual candles or photos could not convey. So after drawing this picture, I was able to take a leap as an artist and finally get out of an old slump. Therefore, it is a valuable and valuable light to me as well. I hope that this light and a little comfort can be conveyed to everyone who sees this painting.
Chito, Mito and KaroA new family has moved into my empty pond. The names of the fish are Chito, Mito and Karo. These are the names my child picked up in an instant. My child is good at memorizing their characteristics and names, but I'm still confused.
Lively and adorable orange koi fish are playing happily in my pond. My husband has been very busy cleaning this pond, changing the filter, and decorating the area since they moved. And seeing koi fish playing in the beautiful pond is another source of happiness and joy given to our family every day. I get inspiration from looking at three lively little fish. This pond was obviously a dark and cold place, as if it were dead, but my new neighbors turned it into a living place. Live Online Zoom Reception of NWS Member exhibition!The NWS Online Member Exhibition will be held from May 1 to June 30. I was invited by email to a reception held via Zoom. About 60 participants were at the online reception. First, the president, Ms. Watry greeted us and explained about this exhibition and reception. The reception began with a presentation of the works of 100 selected watercolor artists. NWS board members and judge were also introduced. After judging, the top 10 out of 100 received prizes and prizes. The judges briefly explained what made the 10 people's work win the award. Below is my work, one of the 100 works. I first joined NWS as an associate member and applied for this competition for the first time. Everything is first and new. I am posting this in the hope that my experience may be helpful to someone.
I applied for the competition and the president directly notified me by email whether I was selected, We exchanged emails several times and I personally think she is a very kind and thoughtful person. Of course, I've never met her in person. However, compared to my experience participating in other competitions, I feel that this competition was very responsive and well-organized. I think the reception lasted about 30-35 minutes. All subjects enter with video and sound muted and can simply watch the proceedings. It was a new experience for me. The reward for the experience of participating in this exhibition is the opportunity to take a close look at the work of other master artists. And I can analyze for myself what I need to work on in the future. You realize how big the world is and how many geniuses there are. And as an artist, I can discover what I need to do more to differentiate myself compared to other artists. This is a valuable experience for me. High tea party!My daughter was recently invited to her 8th birthday party by her best friend. Her party concept this year is a high tea party. In the West, afternoon tea is known as a tea time enjoyed mainly during the day as a tea culture for nobles and the imperial family, and it was a form of culture that was difficult for the common people to participate in at the time. However, as the popularity of tea culture gradually spread, people from the working class began to enjoy tea in a form that they could enjoy. It is said that the representative characteristic of high tea is that people start drinking tea mainly in the evening when work is over. My friend Freya transformed her daughter's 8th birthday party into this high tea party format. Whenever I attend her daughter's birthday party, I feel like I have escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life and been invited into a magical world like a fairy tale. And this birthday party consists of only a small number of members. We spend enough time listening to the beautiful birdsong, talking, drinking tea, and hearing the happy laughing and giggling of children.
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