What are the chances? The new cafe in our cafe-less neighborhood is — to be expected — a smash success. A bright spot on a defunct shopping street that has been taken over by a chain of daycare centers for the aged, the first time I saw the welcoming woody storefront I thought it was…
DetailsAre 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 your photos into beautiful paintings full of spirit at Genesis Art Studio on Monday 4/20. Two hours of painting and learning about the intuitive world of painting the world both…
DetailsIn a few weeks my son graduates from Wako elementary school. You can see his school bag here. For the last 11 years our family has had a continuous affiliation with this school, so different from my own education back in New York. Not better or worse, just different. And it confused me at times.…
DetailsMaya Moore, the author of The Rose Garden of Fukushima seems to think roses have special effects. Amazing coincidences keep coming up for her ever since she committed to writing a book in loving tribute to a world-class rose garden in Fukushima that no longer exists–owing to the nuclear disaster that occurred 8 kilometers away.…
DetailsHeart 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, friends, parent-children, siblings. All welcome!) Location: Genesis Art Studio, Wakabayashi Heim 2nd Floor 2-26-8 Taito 6 minutes from JR Okachimachi station, Hibiya or Ginza lines Reservations: 090-4122-6626 or email: liane@axel.ocn.ne.jp…
DetailsAs 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 deck and over time, the deck became one I made myself. You may have this deck now. It’s called the Genesis Cards. And in the future, I hope you’ll have…
DetailsAs I look at these before and after drawings, I am reminded of the power of “a million dollar smile.” A smile makes you smile. A smile is warmth and it lights you up and catches you in its curves. KB, the artist who made this wonderful intuitive sketch left the studio smiling herself. KB…
DetailsI love sharing what I’ve learned over the years about rubbing up against the mystery of the drawn and painted object. When we step out of the everyday world of what we know about a flower, a stem and leaf, and a vase, we are free to draw out the essence of the object,…
DetailsYesterday I got back from the quickest and longest trip I think I’ve ever taken in Japan. I took a 7 am bus from Shinjuku station, arriving in historic Takayama at 12:30 on the button. Waiting behind the bus was a local Hida area bus which I boarded for a scenic 50 minute ride…
DetailsWomen’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 price! Four nights accommodation, ten meals, eight art workshops – Until July 7 ¥32,000 After July 7 ¥38,000 For inquiries and workshop signup application phone 090-4122-6626 or email: lianewakabayashi@gmail.com Awaken…
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