tokyo, japan
february 2016
i LOVE boro textiles. there was such an abundance of them in tokyo. turns out, the next best thing to buying boro fabrics is SKETCHING them ! so satisfying.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
treasures.
i bought these items in japan SIMPLY for the packaging.
they will never be opened.
amazing smelling soap + a bag of rice.
Friday, April 15, 2016
friday fieldtrip (from the sketchbook).
tokyo, japan
february 2016
i bought these very large sumi brushes at the oedo flea market in tokyo. i’ve been painting with them and can not believe how much INK they hold. painting with them is such a treat.
Friday, March 18, 2016
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
mashiko, japan
february 2016
this bowl was at the SHOJI HAMADA MUSEUM in mashiko. the museum, which is also the former studio + residence of shoji hamamda, is an incredible experience. i highly recommend a visit if you are in tokyo.
Friday, March 11, 2016
friday fieldtrip (from the sketchbook).
Sunday, February 28, 2016
the tokyo flea.
there is nothing i love MORE than a flea market wherever i am in the world. the OEDO market in tokyo was one of the best . . .
everything is laid out and merchandised so meticulously.
i love the japanese fabrics and scraps . . .
and the abundance of boro textiles.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
tokyo in motion.
this is the famous shibuya crossing, a five intersection crosswalk in shibuya. all of the lights turn red at the same time and THOUSANDS of pedestrian cross the street from every direction. it looks like an army of ants on a mission. this magnificent sight is known as “the scramble.” their are a LOT of pedestrians in japan . . .
there is also an abundance of bicyclers in japan . . .
but the most popular mode of transportation in japan is the train.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
even wilma was in tokyo . . .
i was SO HAPPY to see the japanese version of WILMA’S WORLD being sold at TEGAMISHA. it is the most BEAUTIFUL bookstore. and it’s not just a bookstore: it’s a café, a shop, a gallery, and a workshop. on my next visit to japan, i plan to spend and ENTIRE day here. it’s magical.
Friday, February 26, 2016
i’m turning japanese . . .
the japanese equivalent of fast food.
shoes OFF !
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
eating right, in tokyo . . .
we learned how to “SLURP” our noodles properly.
steamy fresh.
a good egg.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
the colours of tokyo . . .
this light fixture at the beautiful store minä perhonen.
colourful notebooks from postalco.
japanese graffiti.
just part of my lunch. i don’t know what a lot of these items were, but it was YUM !
