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Cherry Blossom Surprise
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
A Gift from My Grandmother
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
When is a Rose More than a Rose?
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 Workshop
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,
Seven Principles of Genesis Art Workshops
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
The Gift of a Smile
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.
Timeless Bliss and a Bouquet of Color
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
Sneak Preview of historic Gifu house, venue to Women’s Art Retreat 8/11-8/15
Yesterday I got back from the quickest and longest trip I think I’ve ever taken in Japan. I took a 7 am bus from
Women’s Genesis Art Retreat in historic Takayama area of Gifu-Prefecture
Women’s Genesis Art Retreat in historic Takayama area of Gifu-Prefecture Awakening Through Intuitive Art Monday August 11, 5 pm – Friday August 15 noon Special super-low
Happy Event at Yoyogi Park Sunday 6/29
DRAW WITH LIANE IN YOYOGI PARK AND CONTRIBUTE TO A GREAT CAUSE! Sunday 6/29 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Liane in collaboration with Intrepid Model
Recognize Your Intuitive Abilities
I know it’s hard to believe this–but when I drew the figure on the right I had no awareness of dancer Gaston Gurewitz’s photo on
Colors of Nature Exhibition at Design Festa Gallery
Contact: liane@axel.ocn.ne.jp These watercrayon drawings, for sale at the 12/2 Design Festa Gallery exhibition “Colors of Nature Exhibition” are part of my collaboration with the
Genesis Art–the Challenge Has Begun
In late September, with the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar, I began a yearlong project to illustrate the Torah with weekly
Women Artists’ News
A recent article in the Guardian about how women get shorted in the art market prompts me to reflect on how I see the situation.
The Wagamama Side of the Story
Over the last year and a half I’ve been working on a memoir that I am finally ready to share with my dear friends and
Thinking in Black and White
This is an annoying discovery: I think in black and white. I am in the thick of writing a memoir about my nearly 25 year