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Quotes from the Art World

November 2, 2023
Quotes from the Art World

This is a new category on the blog. It is: Quotes from the Art World A little something to help inspire and brighten your day. Quote 2: “Every artist was first an amateur” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quote highlights the idea that every accomplished artist starts their journey as a beginner. And… It emphasizes the […]

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Quotes from the Art World Kaoru Art World kaoruart.com

Qoutes from the Art World

October 27, 2023
Quotes from the Art World

  This is a new category on the blog. It is: Quotes from the Art World A little something to help inspire and brighten your day. Quote 1: “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures” -Henry Ward Beecher  This quote highlights the idea that artists […]

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Little green things…

October 20, 2023
General

Because of the INSANE humidity in Japan this summer, these little green things are in abundance. So many So many So many Everywhere! In Japan, we call them: カメムシ (kame-mushi) In English, they are commonly called: Stink Bugs (green stink bugs) So… The other night, one stuck in the house, somehow. Luckily my husband grabbed […]

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Flower Power..for eye restoration?

October 13, 2023
General, Healthy Living

Did you know that Marigold flowers are good for eyesight restoration? I didn’t know that. But… Now I do, and so do you. Apparently, Marigold flowers are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin. These are two powerful antioxidants that are known for their beneficial effects on eye health. Also… These antioxidants help protect the eyes from […]

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And the faucet…

October 6, 2023
General

Recently, the water in our building stopped working. It was a mess. And no explanation as to what was happening. Well… Very little. Then the company came and fixed it. Then it broke again. Then they fixed it again. And guess what? Yes! It stopped working again. mess hassle huge distruption This went on for […]

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Poison?

September 22, 2023
General

Yes, it’s true, the beautiful Mandevilla flower—all parts of it are poisonous if eaten. In Japanese it is written as: マンデビラ (man-de-bi-ra) It’s a beautiful flower, and I learned about it while I was in the USA this summer. So beautiful I painted it. But… As I said before, my USA paintings have new owners. […]

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Busy, but good.

September 15, 2023
General

I mentioned recently that I went to the  USA with my husband. We had a lot of fun. And made some new contacts, and possible new opportunities. So I am happy and excited about that. But… I have been busy. I also got some new paintings done, while in the USA, but they already have […]

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Sorry for the silence…

September 8, 2023
General

Real quick… Very sorry for the silence the last several weeks. Lots has been happening, and I was also travelling. And I made some new art, but those pieces have a new home, so I can’t post them here on the website. More coming soon. In the meantime… https://kaoruart.com/ Have a great day!  

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Kaoru's Art World I like working with these

I like working with these…

July 26, 2023
General

I think in the past I have posted about why colored pencils are a great medium to work with. And… Here we go again, with 3 more reasons that colored pencils are great to work with. Here we go: 1. Vibrant colors: Colored pencils come in a wide array of colors, providing artists and hobbyists […]

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Kaoru's Art World Goya

I also like…

July 14, 2023
Healthy Living

As you know, I love art. (if you have followed me for a while, you know that.) But… I also have another thing that I like. I like cooking. And if you live in Asia, it is easy to find Goya. However, you might also find it in the local Asian Supermarket. I like cooking […]

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