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Moon’s Diary — Adventures in Europe Kickstarter

I recently noticed that an artist I love is doing a Kickstarter, so I decided to ask him a few questions about this exciting venture. The project is to fund an art book collecting illustrations from his recent travels across Europe. … Continue reading

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Today’s art: Moon-viewing Beauty

Today is 十五夜 Jugoya, the day for お月見 Otsukimi, or moon viewing. Essentially a harvest festival, it takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the old solar calendar.  It happens to line up with the Chinese … Continue reading

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Today’s watercolor: Sailor Moon

Big news for Sailor Moon Fans this week! Not only is the new series coming out this summer, but the original is being remastered and rereleased, both on Blu-Ray and Hulu. Oh, and without the changes and censorship that stymied … Continue reading

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Spooky Season

Bat Against Full Moon Nomura Yoshikuni (1855-1903) Woodblock print, Freer & Sackler Galleries Whether you’re celebrating Día de los Muertos, All Saints’ Day, or still enjoying the fresh memories of Halloween, this print seemed quite appropriate for the season! What … Continue reading

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