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I’ve started a project to translate works by German haiku poets into Japanese. It’s a lot of fun. It’s just the beginning and there are many corrections and adjustments to be made. His haiku poetry collection will probably be published next spring in Germany. The e-book version is available for purchase on Amazon in Japan. Also, I’m trying out various competitions and commissions to use my skills. I’m not sure that it’ll be going well, though…

Unfortunately, I turned down the gallery’s offer to exhibit my work. My art is still at an immature level, and it would be difficult for me to meet the requirements set by the gallery. What’s important to me now is to establish a foundation for my life and create better artworks. I’d be happy if I could have a connection with a gallery someday.

A gallery is interested in doing a solo exhibition of my work. Unlike previous exhibition venues, they will charge the artist an exhibition fee. I have to review the contract they have prepared. And I need to find a new job, not only to pay the exhibition fee, but in all aspects, and I am currently looking. My current side job is not enough to support my artistic endeavors. I hope to find a job that is a good fit for me.

I have tried various actions to break out of the current situation, but I have no idea what will happen.

I finished making the ordered work and showed it to the customer, she was so pleased. Unlike the work I make freely, I get very nervous when I show the finished product of a custom-made work. But I am happy when they are satisfied with the finished product.

Meeting wonderful people is as valuable as a treasure.

Starting with this exhibition, I have decided to create a contract with strict content. In the previous exhibition, I was saddened by the fact that I was unable to use nails, and many of my works fell and were damaged. Artists like me who are still in a weak position must firmly protect their own rights and the protection of their artworks by contract.

Latest artwork is finally almost finished. I always find the 70% stage the most difficult. Because it’s the most half-done stage, the picture doesn’t look beautiful, and I can’t imagine it being finished. But when it gets closer to completion and the picture looks beautiful, I feel very happy:)

I hope I can become an influential artist so that the beauty of Japanese painting can be conveyed to many people. I don’t know I can do that, but I’ll try 🤔

Kyoto is a wonderful place that I enjoy no matter how many times I visit. The art supply store in Kyoto is concerned that Japanese painting is at risk of disappearing because fewer and fewer people are using Japanese paintings materials. They said they will cooperate with my activities to spread Japanese painting materials in Europe in the future! I’m leaving for Germany tomorrow night 🙂