If you know someone who can use a little cheer this season, hope for a brighter 2016 or just a simple creative jump start, a

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I remember when the realtor took us to see this house almost ten years ago I had this strong mixed reaction to renting it. The

One of the happiest moments after moving to Setagaya was the discovery that a brand new Starbucks was opening on the promenade of Zelkova trees

One day this week, I received letters from two students about their Genesis Art experiences with the same card. I thought this was an interesting

These artists began by randomly choosing from the 44 Genesis Cards and placing a card unseen under drawing paper. They received envelopes stocked with Neocolor

At a recent Genesis Art Workshop, I told the story about my relationship to Keith Haring, the artist who decorated the New York subway stations

Sunday September 6th, 5:30-830 pm Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, Gotanda Join Liane for a stretch of your creativity using the Genesis Cards. This is

What are the chances? The new cafe in our cafe-less neighborhood is — to be expected — a smash success. A bright spot on a

Are you feeling soft and mushy from taking endless photos of the sakura here in beautiful Tokyo? If so, let me teach you how to transform

In a few weeks my son graduates from Wako elementary school. You can see his school bag here. For the last 11 years our family

Maya Moore, the author of The Rose Garden of Fukushima seems to think roses have special effects. Amazing coincidences keep coming up for her ever

Heart to Heart: A Partners’ Art and Discussion Workshop March 15, April 12 (national holiday) 2:30-4:30 pm Fee: ¥5,000 per couple (Partner = couples, spouses,

As a journalist, a deck of cards helped me become more creative and find more enjoyment from my work. At first it was someone else’s

As I look at these before and after drawings, I am reminded of the power of “a million dollar smile.” A smile makes you smile.

  I love sharing what I’ve learned over the years about rubbing up against the mystery of the drawn and painted object. When we  step