Noda, Masao-san On the Pier

  

    Social media can get a bad rap as being vapid and encouraging shallow communication.

    However, I have found some enriching pen-friend type connections at Instagram. (@kawaiimautio)

    Following regular posting about interests, I have come into contact with people around the world to communicate with regularly. 

    One correspondent, Masao Noda-san, a drummer based out of Yokohama, casually requested a portrait in 2023. Or maybe I offered to make one. 

     So we continued the tradition when I came into a little more time last fall and winter. I was able to start a mini series of watercolor, ink, and oil portraits. 

      As far as the art process, taking photos throughout the stages of painting has allowed me the perspective of being able to return to certain stages. From this perspective I can see the qualities and merits of each stage. It's excellent food for thought as I consider whether I want to try another composition again. 

     My current ceramics instructor insists "You need to know when to stop."

    I agree. So I'll post a process progression of my watercolor portrait, Masao Noda at the Pier, c. 1986.

FINISHED PORTRAIT PRINTS AVAILABLE HERE:  

FINISHED PORTRAIT: 

PAINTING PROCESS:  

Actually I'm really fond of this ethereal and partially complete stage. 

                 I can start from a photo and use transfer paper to make an ititial sketch, and add embellishments as I wish. Any photo can become an adult coloring book of sorts.