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Monday, February 22, 2021

Wine Bottle, Yuko Nagayama Online Course

Whilst working on the preparation of my presentation at the International Conference on Poetry run by CBCA I enjoyed and learned a lot in Yuko Nagayama's online course. Yes, I inserted the favourite wine name. Very busy with the projects though, it's very content and happy. We'll challenge a wine bottle or something around us as still life. #stilllife #yukonagayama #online #workshop #nhk #watercolour #pencil #drawing #winebottle #cabbage #eggs #nカルオンライン永山裕子 #水彩画 #透明水彩画 #スケッチ画 #オンラインレッスン #オンライン講座

Friends, let's enjoy life!




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Friday, February 19, 2021

Haiku, Japanese shortest poetry style

I’m preparing for the presentation in the International Conference on Poetry run by CBCA for the Children's Book Council of Australia. I'm writing the article for children, being asked by CBCA. Haiku is the world shortest poetry style developed in Japan. Today, it has become very popular in the world! In English, three lines or one breath. My own haiku and the translation.

A baby the first step
in all fresh green
sunshine showering.

乳児歩く
万緑の中
陽を受けて


Haiku comes out from your heart and reaches others in any language.
Look forward to my article in the CBCA's newsletter. 

について 国際会議 での プリゼンテーション 準備中 です. 俳句 , 世界で, 最も 短い 定型詩 です. 英語 では, 3 or 一息 なります. 自作 の俳句 です. 俳句はどの言葉でもあなたの から 出て, 相手に 届きます.
Thank you for support. I'm enjoying my work everyday! 


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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Call for Papers, International Conference of The European Network of Picturebook Research

Very excited for the research essay opportunities on picturebooks!! The time frame is a bit tight. Friends, you can use research skills and academic essay writing skills.   

The 8th International Conference of The European Network of Picturebook Research (DATES: October 3–4, 2021.) the Call for Papers Due Date 26 Feb 2021
Write on the picturebooks outstandingly contributed to the development of picturebooks in cultural and historical phases.

- Picturebook histories: Milestones in the development of the picturebook
- picturebooks as primary sources for study of a specific culture’s history
- Histories of technology and production
- Histories of interpretations

I’d say special thanks for Prof Ingrid Gogolin, a sociolinguist, an enthusiastic advocacy of the disadvantaged in education who kindly introduced/led me to international scholarly peak bodies of children literature. I’m grateful for Language on the Move Team and Prof Ingrid Piller. I met Ingrid G through the international conferences run by LOTM and their activities. (*Oh, Ingrid Gogolin is so sweet and caring!!) Then, I’ve begun to study about such as IBBY, International Board on Books for Young People and above,IRSCL International Research Society for Children's Literature. Interesting. This scholarly institution was originally from Goethe University, Germany. Two Ingrid, too!   

When our picturebook “We Children and the Narrow Road to North” comes out, it will help readers understand cultural and language diversity, yet our commonality or humanity and the eternity in haiku poem / literature  – is author Libby Hathorn and my hope, wish and dream. I’m preparing for my 20 minutes presentation for another  2021 International AAAProfessional Development Conference Poetryas you know the below blog post. 

Friends, dream big and enjoy our small achievements. One day, they will lead to our big goals, I believe. Best wishes, special thanks, Sadami  


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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Presenter in 2021 International AAAProfessional Development Conference Poetry

Would you like to know about my storyboard, how I developed images and character design of Basho, a Japanese haiku poet and the heart warming encounter of the children? Join our Conference Poetry, 2021 International AAAProfessional Development Conference Poetry. Great honour and joy. I’m included in the speakers and grateful for CBCA NSW and author Libby Hathorn, “We Children and the Narrow Road to North.”


I’m the traditional illustrator and the craft woman publisher Helen Chamberlin called. Libby and I will chat over our creating journey!  

Thank you for cheers, Friends!! 




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Saturday, January 16, 2021

Salt Use, Snow, Fishes

Wow, I painted Japanese old houses in snow and a fish and squads for the first time in life. Fishes become brilliant subjects, do you know? A prominent watercolourist Yuko Nagayama showed how to use salt and its special effect. Salt produces an interesting texture, a diamond like mark. The snow landscape is below. 

The workshop was a great fun, although very busy to finish them up in the short time or the class. It’s a good idea to explore our daily matters and find good subjects. 

Friends, Happy Painting. Take care and stay safe in the pandemic.






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Friday, January 8, 2021

Rain, evening fall on streets

An evening and rain fell on a street. Lovely to watch changing colours, lights and reflection. A night scene is very challenging and interesting, but fun! I'll explore washes in watercolour in 2021. Friends, stay safe. Let's enjoy watercolour painting more than ever!




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Friday, January 1, 2021

Monarch Butterflies I saw

My first doodle! Three Monarch butterflies I saw yesterday in the preservation area with milkweedsThey showed me joyful dancing and dating. Monarch butterflies are not Australian natives that arrived in Australia from North America in 1871. Quite a big gorgeous lady, 7-9cm surprised me. I'm exploring subjects around myself in the pandemic. “Life” is my most favourite and precious theme. Friends, let's enjoy our ordinary subjects and turn them into extraordinary. 





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