News /Publication

Publishing Book in Japan
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JWS published the book of 'Recipes of Transparent Watercolor 4'. This forth book has a special collection of works based on the main theme ’Light and Shadow’. There are 31 Japanese artists including myself with three works. This book has released for the bookstores all over Japan, also available on Amazon.co.jp.
The JWS (Japanese Watercolor Society) show has been selling my favorite and most used brushes, with my personal recommendation, at the venue. 🖌✨
(Reserva, Kolinsky Tajmyr Brushes by Escoda, made in Barcelona.)
​Publishing Book in Japan
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JWS published the book of 'Recipes of Transparent Watercolor 3'. This third book has a special collection of works based on the main theme ’drawing the trees’. There are 26 Japanese artists including myself with three works. This book has released for the bookstores all over Japan, also available on Amazon.co.jp.
'Floral Watercolor Pallet Feature' by DANIEL SMITH

​My watercolor painting was featured by 'DANIEL SMITH FLORAL WATERCOLOR PALETTE FEATURE '!
I would be honored to be featured in this email feature!
Publishing Book in Japan
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Japan Watercolor Society published the book of 'Recipes of Transparent Watercolor 2'. This second book has a special collection of works based on the main theme ‘Expressions of Water’. There are 32 members including myself with three works. In addition, we invited the work of five artists from abroad. Participating foreign artists are as follows. (Alphabetical order) : Chien Chung Wei, Frank Eber, Jasmine Huang, Joe Dowden and Stanislaw Zoladz. 
This book on sale at the bookstores all over Japan. Also available on Amazon.co.jp. http://goo.gl/IEuFcM
'Oil Portrait Palette Feature' by DANIEL SMITH 

I'm delighted to announce that my oil painting  was featured by 'DANIEL SMITH Oil Portrait Palette Feature'. I feel very honored by the fact that my oil painting has been chosen! Thank you so much for featuring my work. It's such an honour and really appreciated.
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Chihiro's Dot Palette Card by DANIEL SMITH

I now have my own personalized dot palette card that I created from the art manufacturer in Seattle, DANIEL SMITH by courtesy. I chose 18 of my favorite colors in particular out of 238 colors. Using these 18 colors, you will be able to paint everything from still life to portrait and landscaping. Surprisingly, my career is printed out in Japanese translation as well as English on the back of the card!
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International Artist Magazine #105

I’m honored that my painting 'Autumn Light" has been published as a top 10 finalist in the Still Life competition by International Artist Magazine! Thank you so much to the jury!

https://www.internationalartist.com/
JWS's book of 'Recipes of Transparent Watercolor'

Japan Watercolor Society published the book of 'Recipes of Transparent Watercolor' (This title is a direct translation in Japanese). This book introduces 28 members including myself with four pages. The book is now on sale at book stores all over Japan also at Amazon.co.jp.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4817020164
French Magazine of ’Pratique des Arts'

​"Lemon Tea in the Sunlight' was chosen for the cover and my interview for a cover story of  the No.121 issue of the prestigious French art magazine of ’Pratique des Arts'.  I'm so honored to be included in this one. Merci de partager le magazine Pratique des Arts!
The 1st World Watercolor Competition in France

This is a book of the first World Watercolor Competition organized by the magazine of 'Art of Watercolor' in France. While I wasn't selected to be one of the 23 finalists, I was nominated to the second stage of 295 artists out of 2000+ artworks from 82 countries.