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Today’s Art: Tomioka Silk Mill Mascots!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by superhappyawesome

In randomly exciting news, I’ve been invited to participate in a two day Tour & Workshop about how to develop promotions for the Tomioka area, home of the Silk Mill, a newly minted UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s only 8 … Continue reading →

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Today’s Art: Stromae’s TA FÊTE

Posted on June 30, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I’ve been really enjoying Belgian hip-hop artist Stromae recently. He’s about to start his first American tour, and I’m interested to see how his blend of melancholy and incredible catchiness fares in the states. The official video for his song Ta … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Bier und Brezel!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I painted this little mädchen last week before we went down to the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival! She’s actually based on the logo for the Frühlingsfest in Yokohama, another Fest I went to with some friends over Golden Week. The … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Why couldn’t the bike stand?

Posted on May 28, 2014 by superhappyawesome

So, first off, I love terrible puns and bad jokes. I also love bicycles (though I haven’t been riding much lately) and craft beer. How does that all come together into one painting? Well, this watercolor is pretty heavily influenced … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Sailor Moon

Posted on May 20, 2014 by superhappyawesome

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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Today’s Watercolor: Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Wish I could give a big hug to all the moms and stepmoms and aunts and grandmas and lovely ladies out there. It can be hard being so far away on days like these, but thank goodness for the internet! … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Koi no Bori

Posted on May 5, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Today is Children’s Day in Japan! These large carp streamers or Koi no Bori are hung outside to blow in the wind. Carp are supposed to symbolize strength, and the image of carp climbing up waterfalls is well known in Japan. Some … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Hoppy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Earlier this week I asked Facebook what I should paint for easter, and a friend suggested her pet bunny, and eggs and stuff. Done! Easter isn’t very well known here in Japan, though a few foreign companies are trying to market … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Ponto and Shingo!

Posted on April 6, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Spring Break is coming to a close, and it’s been a great one for out-of-town visitors. Two weeks ago there was the Anime News Network party with lots of people here for Anime Japan. Last weekend two of my old … Continue reading →

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