1st-s Atelier | Blog — The Afterglow of Space

This is my first time joining 'Moving Croquis,' drawn to a dancer's movement. Following a body that never stopped, I felt something distinct from capturing form: grasping the body's flow through line. I noticed the tension from music and live performance shapes the line's inflection, and that drawing within movement links eye and hand—a sensation connecting to ordinary croquis. How do you leave the feeling of 'wanting to draw' in a line? A day of rethinking what makes croquis

A YouTube thumbnail for Shu Natsume's croquis production video, "Modism Session - Speed Drawing." The cover image features a tranquil monotone male croquis and the 1st-s Atelier logo.

An article looking back on the "Small Croquis Session" hosted by Mariko Sagawa. Exploring the concentration born from constraints like time limits, the allure of "choosing what not to draw," and the spirit of croquis as the starting point connecting to the philosophy of Modism.

Exploring Saeki Yuzo’s "noise" and pulsating lines. How his self-portrait saved me after losing my mentor. The true value of an artist's struggle beyond technique.

｜ModeCroquis｜Supple Poses Emerge March 8, 2026. The cold has begun to soften, little by little. While the wind still carries a lingering chill, the sunlight feels warm against the skin. It is a day of "Koharu-biyori"—a mild Indian summer- like Sunday—where the nearby Kizu River flows with serene beauty. Enokojima Art, Culture and Creative Center, Osaka (enoco). I attended the "Little Croquis Gathering" (Chiisana Croquis-kai) hosted by my artist friend, Mariko Sagami, which ta

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